Do you struggle with what to eat for breakfast when you have PCOS? I’m here to help! You can whip up a filling PCOS-friendly breakfast smoothie in seconds! Recipe below.
Ingredients Used & Their Benefits
In this PCOS-friendly breakfast smoothie, I blended up 4 ingredients: avocado, spinach, pineapple and flaxseed!
These nutrients are packed with healthy fat and protein, among others that are good for PCOS. Let’s explore the benefits in detail below:
The Healthy Fat – Benefits of Avocado for PCOS
Avocados are a powerful PCOS superfood! The good fats found in avocado help lower bad LDL cholesterol in the body.
This creamy superfood also promotes fertility with PCOS! It contains Vitamin E and other nutrients that support the female reproductive system and encourage regular ovulation.
The Nutrient Powerhouse – Benefits of Spinach for PCOS
Spinach is a good source of protein, calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and other nutrients.
It also has a lot of fiber and low calories, which means it’s going to keep you full for longer. This is great for preventing overeating and unwanted weight gain!
The Anti-Inflammatory King – Benefits of Pineapple for PCOS
When you have PCOS, eating fruits with a high glycemic index in moderation is important because these tend to raise blood sugar and insulin levels. Pineapple is a fruit that has a medium glycemic index. Pairing it with avocados that have a low glycemic index makes it great in a PCOS-friendly smoothie!
Pineapples are a great inflammation-busting food for PCOS because they contain bromelain. Anecdotal evidence shows that many women have also experienced reduced hair growth in unwanted regions of the body such as the face, by consuming pineapple. If you suffer from hirsutism, then pineapple may help reduce it!
The Hormone Balancer – Benefits of Flaxseed for PCOS
Flaxseed is a good hormone-balancing food for PCOS. This is because it has lignans, natural plant estrogens that help reduce androgens (male hormones).
Adding flaxseeds to your PCOS diet helps in reducing testosterone levels and increasing lipid profile. These are helpful in managing and controlling PCOS symptoms, especially hirsutism and irregular periods.
Recipe: PCOS Friendly Breakfast Smoothie
What You Need
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup spinach, tightly packed
- 2 cups pineapple (fresh/frozen)
- 1 tsp ground flaxseeds (where to get it)
- ½ cup water/ice cubes
- High speed blender (where to get it)
- Smoothie drinking jar & straw (where to get it)
Directions
- Wash all your ingredients thoroughly.
- Scoop out the flesh from your avocado into a blender.
- Cut the pineapple into chunks that fill up 2 cups and add it to the blender as well. Or, use frozen pineapple.
- Add one cup of fresh spinach and one heaping teaspoon of ground flaxseed.
- Blend in a high-speed blender till pureed then add water/ice cubes and blend again till you reach smoothie texture.
- Pour into a mason jar and enjoy!
Are you ready to try this PCOS-friendly breakfast smoothie? Let me know in the comments below!
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