Drink: Spinach-Pineapple-Mint Juice
Recipe by /contributors/lori-kenyon-farley The mint in this juice ties together the sweet pineapple and tart green apple so well that you won't even notice the spinach.
This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:
Lemon, Spinach, Apples, Pineapple
Health and fertility benefits of Spinach-Pineapple-Mint Juice
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. 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. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full) Pineapples are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Ingredients
1/2 lemon
3 cups spinach
2 Granny Smith apples, sliced
2 cups cubed pineapple
8 mint leaves
Instructions
Juice the lemon using a manual citrus juicer. Juice the remaining ingredients in a juicer, and then combine with the lemon juice. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 16
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 0 | ||
Fat 0 | ||
Carbohydrate 0 | ||
Protein 0 |