Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Breakfast: Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie

Recipe by /contributors/claire-saffitz Sub spinach for kale if you like.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Kale, Lemon, Green Tea, Agave, Pineapple

Health and fertility benefits of Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Green tea has been found in recent studies to actually reverse insulin resistance, as it increases the number of glucose receptors on cells in key tissues. Agave has a low glycemic index (GI) of 17. Pineapples are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.

Ingredients

1/2 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled
1/2 cup coarsely chopped Tuscan kale
1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/4 cup coarsely chopped coconut meat
1 cup coconut water or iced green tea
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
matcha (green tea powder)
1 tablespoon light agave nectar
Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

Using smoothie or ice crush setting, purée avocado, kale, pineapple, coconut meat, coconut water, lemon juice, matcha, agave, salt, and 1/2 cup ice in a blender until smooth.