Lunch: Bow Tie and Broccoli Salad

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame Seeds

Health and fertility benefits of Bow Tie and Broccoli Salad

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. Sunflower seeds are an excellent food for PCOS as they are packed with vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Just one cup of sunflower seeds provides 30% of the recommended daily intake for vitamin B6. Sunflower seeds are also loaded with two other important of PCOS busting minerals: zinc and magnesium. Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 large stalks fresh broccoli, chopped into small florets, cooked, drained, and chilled
4 cups bow tie noodles, cooked, drained, and chilled
2/3 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise

Instructions

In a skillet, heat sesame oil and sauté raisins, stirring frequently. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside in a small bowl. Quickly sauté sunflower and sesame seeds in remaining oil, stirring frequently, and remove to another small bowl.
In a large bowl, toss broccoli, bow ties, raisins, and mayonnaise, combining thoroughly. Just before serving, toss with sunflower and sesame seeds.

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