Lunch: Lemon-Basil Guacamole

Recipe by Emily Farris Traditional Mexican guacamole gets an Italian twist with the addition of freshly squeezed lemon and sweet basil leaves.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Avocados, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Lemon-Basil Guacamole

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Avocados are anti-inflammatory in nature, as they contain omega-3 fatty acids which have been proven to reduce inflammation within the body. Those seeking to sop up more oil-based nutrients will want eat avocado, as they help with their absorption. Vitamins A, D, E, and K all fall into this category, and with each also playing a role in reducing inflammation, ensuring that they get absorbed into your body efficiently will aid you in repairing the damage done by the excess insulin that flows through your veins. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

3 ripe Hass avocados
1/4 c. finely diced white onion
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
kosher salt
1/4 c. fresh chopped sweet basil

Instructions

Scoop the avocado into a bowl. Coarsely mash it with a fork. Stir in the onion, lemon juice, red chili flakes, salt and basil. Serve with tortilla chips. Looking for more quick and easy recipes? Check out our quick family-favorites, fast dinners for weeknights, and healthy recipes for less than $3 a serving. Looking for more healthy recipes? Check out our collections of low-fat recipes, healthy recipes for the whole day, and vegan recipes.

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