PCOS Ayurvedic Influence Drink - Golden Milk with Ashwagandha - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Ayurvedic Influence Drink - Golden Milk with Ashwagandha
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 2
Snack

This PCOS Ayurvedic Influence Drink - Golden Milk with Ashwagandha is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 4g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

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

  1. Heat the almond milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the turmeric, cinnamon, ashwagandha powder, and black pepper.
  3. Stir well until the mixture is warm.
  4. Remove from heat and add honey.
  5. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Ayurvedic Influence Drink - Golden Milk with Ashwagandha recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 4g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 150 calories, 4g protein (11%), 20g carbs, 5g fat. Plus 1g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. At 150 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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