Lunch: Cherry-Walnut Turnovers

Crisp phyllo encases dried cherries drenched with Spiced Cherry Syrup.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Honey, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Cherry-Walnut Turnovers

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. 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

2 c. walnuts
1 c. dried cherries
1/2 c. Spiced Cherry Syrup
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/2 tsp. salt
20 sheets phyllo pastry dough
1/2 c. unsalted butter
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Make the filling: Combine the walnuts, dried cherries, syrup, honey, zest, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.

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