PCOS Androgen-Blocking Latte - Spearmint and Cacao Protein Latte - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
200
Calories
15g
Protein
20g
Carbs
8g
Fat
Grocery list: unsweetened almond milk, plant-based protein powder, raw cacao powder, dried spearmint, stevia. The GI of almond milk is low, making it a good choice for PCOS.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240ml)
- 1 scoop plant-based protein powder
- 1 tbsp raw cacao powder (15g)
- 1 tsp dried spearmint (5g)
- 1 tsp stevia (5g)
Instructions
- Heat the almond milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
- Add the protein powder, cacao, spearmint, and stevia.
- Whisk until well combined.
- Pour into a mug and serve hot.
This latte is not only delicious but also beneficial for PCOS. The protein helps to keep you full, while the spearmint has been shown to reduce androgen levels. The cacao adds a rich flavor and is a great source of magnesium, which can help to improve insulin resistance. Plus, this recipe is quick and easy to make, providing you with a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spearmint.
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.
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