Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Golden Milk - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
150
Calories
8g
Protein
18g
Carbs
5g
Fat
Grocery list: unsweetened almond milk, turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, black pepper, honey, virgin coconut oil. Low GI ingredients: almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, coconut oil.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (240 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder (1.5 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon powder (0.65 g)
- 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper (0.3 g)
- 1 teaspoon of honey (7 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon of virgin coconut oil (2.5 g)
Instructions
- Warm the almond milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and coconut oil.
- Stir continuously for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in honey.
- Serve warm.
This Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Golden Milk is a warm, soothing drink that is packed with nutrients beneficial for managing PCOS. Turmeric and cinnamon are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, which can help alleviate PCOS symptoms. Almond milk provides a low GI, dairy-free alternative that is rich in calcium. The addition of coconut oil provides healthy fats that are essential for hormone regulation. This recipe is quick and easy, making it perfect for a comforting snack any time of the day.
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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