Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Spiced Pumpkin and Beet Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
10g
Protein
45g
Carbs
15g
Fat
This recipe includes pumpkin, beets, mixed salad greens, and pumpkin seeds. Grocery list: Pumpkin, beets, mixed salad greens, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, turmeric, cumin. Low GI ingredients: Pumpkin, beets, mixed salad greens.
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced pumpkin (US)
- 500g diced pumpkin (Metric)
- 2 medium beets (US)
- 2 medium beets (Metric)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (US)
- 15ml olive oil (Metric)
- 1 tsp turmeric (US)
- 5g turmeric (Metric)
- 1 tsp cumin (US)
- 5g cumin (Metric), Salt to taste, Pepper to taste
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (US)
- 500g mixed salad greens (Metric)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (US)
- 60g pumpkin seeds (Metric)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
- Toss the diced pumpkin and beets in olive oil, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the vegetables cool, then toss with mixed salad greens and pumpkin seeds.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
This salad is rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and pumpkin, which can help manage PCOS symptoms. The high fiber content can help regulate blood sugar levels, while the pumpkin seeds provide a good source of magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids, both important for hormone balance. The beets are a great source of iron, which can help combat fatigue often associated with PCOS.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Beets, Pumpkin Seeds.
Beets are rich in essential nutrients like folate, manganese, and vitamin C. They are also high in fiber, which aids in digestion and helps regulate blood sugar levels. The antioxidants in beets, particularly betalains, help reduce inflammation, a common issue for women with PCOS. Additionally, beets can support liver health, which is crucial for hormone balance and detoxification. Pumpkin seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients beneficial for managing PCOS. They are rich in magnesium, which helps r...
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