PCOS Anti-Androgen Drink - Spearmint and Licorice Root Tea - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Grocery list: dried spearmint leaves, licorice root. This drink has a low GI, making it suitable for those with PCOS.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of water (480 ml)
- 1 tablespoon of dried spearmint leaves (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon of licorice root (15 ml)
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add spearmint leaves and licorice root.
- Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Strain and serve warm.
This PCOS-friendly drink is made with spearmint and licorice root, both known for their anti-androgen properties. Regular consumption can help manage PCOS symptoms. The drink is easy to prepare, providing a sense of control and optimism. It's also vegan and Mediterranean, offering variety in your meal plan.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spearmint, Licorice Root.
Spearmint can help deal with PCOS due to its anti-androgenic properties. A study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research found that drinking spearmint tea can help reduce hirsutism, or excess body hair, by reducing free and total testosterone levels and increasing luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels. Studies have shown that licorice balances estrogen levels and reduces serum testosterone. Inflammation of the pelvis can contribute to infertility, and lico...
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