Snack: Veggie Crudites with Light Dip

Fresh vegetables with a light dip makes a healthy appetizer.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Veggie Crudites with Light Dip

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

2 cups florets of broccoli
2 cups florets of cauliflower
3 carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks
1 red bell pepper, cut into sticks
cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese
1 (3 oz) package light cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1/2 cup light sour cream
pepper

Instructions

Blanch broccoli, cauliflower and carrots for 1 minute in boiling salt water and place into an ice bath to stop cooking process. Arrange vegetables onto a round platter and place dip in a bowl in the center.
Dip
Blend all ingredients except Roquefort until smooth. Beat well. Add pepper to taste. Fold Roquefort in at last minute, stirring gently so as not to crumble cheese too much. Chill for 2 hours. Serve with vegetable crudites. Makes approximately 1 platter.

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