PCOS Anti-Androgen: Spearmint and Tallow-Roasted Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
450
Calories
15g
Protein
30g
Carbs
30g
Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of tallow, mixed vegetables, and dried spearmint. The key ingredients have a low to medium Glycemic Index (GI), helping to regulate blood sugar levels.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of tallow (30g)
- 2 cups of mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini) (300g)
- 2 tablespoons of dried spearmint (6g), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the vegetables in the tallow, spearmint, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is rich in key nutrients like fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, which are beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. The low GI of the ingredients helps regulate blood sugar levels, reducing insulin resistance. The tallow provides healthy fats, while the spearmint has anti-androgen properties, reducing excess testosterone levels. Enjoy this empowering and supportive meal that brings control and optimism to your PCOS journey.
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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