PCOS Ayurvedic Influence Drink - Golden Milk with Ashwagandha - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
150
Calories
4g
Protein
20g
Carbs
5g
Fat
Grocery list: almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ashwagandha powder, black pepper, honey. This drink has a low GI, making it suitable for PCOS management.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of almond milk (480 ml)
- 1 tsp of turmeric (5 g)
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon (2.5 g)
- 1/4 tsp of ashwagandha powder (1.25 g)
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp of honey (5 g)
Instructions
- Heat the almond milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the turmeric, cinnamon, ashwagandha powder, and black pepper.
- Stir well until the mixture is warm.
- Remove from heat and add honey.
- Stir well and serve immediately.
This Ayurvedic influenced drink is not only soothing and delicious, but it's also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. Turmeric and cinnamon are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, while ashwagandha helps in reducing stress. Almond milk provides a good source of calcium and vitamin D. The low GI of this drink makes it an excellent choice for managing PCOS.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Honey.
Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Honey, of...
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