Lunch: Spinach Pesto
This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:
Health and fertility benefits of Spinach Pesto
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
12 oz. fusilli col buco pasta
1 bag baby spinach
1/3 c. each walnuts and grated Parmesan cheese
2 large garlic cloves
3 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
8 oz. sliced deli ham, stacked
1 pt. grape tomatoes
Instructions
Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water as package directs, reserving 1 ⁄3 cup pasta water before draining and returning pasta to pot.
Meanwhile in a food processor, process Pesto ingredients and reserved cooking water until smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl as needed.
Pour over pasta. Add ham and tomatoes; toss to mix and coat. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
