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PCOS Anti-Androgen Pesto - Basil and Walnut Pesto with Spearmint - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Anti-Androgen Pesto - Basil and Walnut Pesto with Spearmint
Prep: 10 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

250 Calories
6g Protein
10g Carbs
20g Fat
This pesto is not only delicious but also packed with ingredients beneficial for PCOS. The grocery list includes fresh basil, fresh spearmint, walnuts, Pecorino cheese, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic. The Glycemic Index (GI) of these ingredients is low, which is ideal for PCOS management.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
  • 1 cup fresh spearmint leaves (packed)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine basil, spearmint, walnuts, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. Add cheese and process until smooth.
  3. While the processor is running, slowly add the olive oil and process until the pesto is thoroughly mixed.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
This PCOS-friendly pesto is rich in anti-androgen properties, thanks to the spearmint, and is packed with healthy fats from the walnuts and olive oil. These ingredients are known to help manage PCOS symptoms. The recipe is quick and easy, giving you more time to relax and enjoy your meal. Regularly updating your meal plan with such nutrient-dense foods can help manage PCOS and bring a sense of control and optimism.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil, Spearmint, Walnuts.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. 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. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS s...

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