Lunch: Spinach, Strawberry, and Hearts of Palm Salad

A delightful salad with spinach, strawberry and hearts of palm.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Poppy Seeds, Lemon, Spinach, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Spinach, Strawberry, and Hearts of Palm Salad

Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, washed and torn into pieces
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/2 small red onion, grated
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 can hearts of palm, drained and chopped
2 cups strawberries, stemmed and sliced
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

For the dressing, combine the vinegar, sugar, lemon juice and salt in a small non-reactive saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat and let cool to room temperature. When cooled, whisk in the oil, onion, poppy seeds, dry mustard and paprika until thoroughly combined. Set dressing aside. In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, hearts of palm, strawberries and walnuts. When ready to serve, add some of the dressing, and toss gently. Serve the remaining dressing alongside the salad so diners may add more, if desired.

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