Lunch: Salmon & Spinach Salad with Avocado Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Salmon, Cranberries, Spinach, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Salmon & Spinach Salad with Avocado Recipe

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and also one of the best sources of vitamin D. Keeping vitamin D levels up is important to women with PCOS. Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries. 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

2 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels or pepitas (salted pumpkin seeds)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted, optional

Instructions

Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets, skin side up; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.
In a large bowl, toss spinach with vinaigrette; divide between two plates. Place salmon over spinach; top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

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