Lunch: Charred Beets and Herbs

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Charred Beets and Herbs

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

4 medium red or golden beets, scrubbed but not peeled
Salt
Cumin
Fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 bunch of parsley
1 bunch of mint
1/2 bunch of cilantro
Olive oil
1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475°. Bake the beets on a baking sheet until tender when pierced with a knife; this can take up to 1 1/2 hours. The beets will get charred on the outside; let cool.
Peel the beets, leaving some of the burnt layer on them. Cut the beets into dice or wedges, season with salt and cumin and dress with lemon juice and oil.
Wash, dry and finely chop the parsley, mint and cliantro. Season the herbs with salt and dress generously with olive oil and lemon juice. Stir in the walnuts. Arrange the herb salad on a plate and top with the charred beets.

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