Lunch: Creamy Broccoli and Carrot Slaw

To make this easy dish even easier, prepare just the dressing and use two cups of packaged broccoli, coleslaw, a mixture of shredded broccoli stems, carrots and red cabbage.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Creamy Broccoli and Carrot Slaw

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated onion
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse-grained Dijon mustard
1 1/4 cups shredded peeled broccoli stems
3/4 cup shredded peeled carrots

Instructions

Combine mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, onion and mustard in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Add broccoli and carrots; toss to coat. Season slaw to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate to blend flavors, about 20 minutes.

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