Creamy Citrus Ginger & Sesame Dip compliments of Dannon® Light and Fit® Greek Yogurt - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Dannon® Light & Fit® Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt
- 1/4 cup minced scallions or chives
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- Zest and juice of one navel orange
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh vegetables, for dipping
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except fresh vegetables in a blender and process until smooth. Place in a covered container and refrigerate until ready to use as a dip for fresh vegetables or as a salad dressing.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Creamy Citrus Ginger & Sesame Dip compliments of Dannon® Light and Fit® Greek Yogurt contribute to your health goals:
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances in PCOS
- Sesame: Provide calcium, iron, and zinc beneficial for PCOS
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Creamy Citrus Ginger & Sesame Dip compliments of Dannon® Light and Fit® Greek Yogurt can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Honey.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels an...
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