Breakfast: Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

Recipe by LilSnoo Sweet blueberries and tart lemon pair well in this alternative to oatmeal. High in protein and fiber, quinoa is a great start to your day! I made this up one morning when I had a craving for quinoa and was looking for a change from the

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Flax Seed

Health and fertility benefits of Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Flaxseed can be used to combat PCOS as it helps decrease androgen levels. It contains lignans that increase the production of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) that binds testosterone in the blood, thereby preventing it from wreaking havoc in the body. Being high in fiber, flaxseed helps slow down glucose metabolism and lower cholesterol levels. The omega-3 fatty acids in this flaxseed also reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups nonfat milk
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 lemon, zested
1 cup blueberries
2 teaspoons flax seed

Instructions

Rinse quinoa in a fine strainer with cold water to remove bitterness until water runs clear and is no longer frothy.
Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir quinoa and salt into the milk; simmer over medium-low heat until much of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir maple syrup and lemon zest into the quinoa mixture. Gently fold blueberries into the mixture.
Divide quinoa mixture between 2 bowls; top each with 1 teaspoon flax seed to serve.

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