Lunch: Spinach Salad with Chicken and Avocado
A good salad needs veggies, protein, flavor, and different textures. The chicken in this recipe provides the protein. When combined with avocado and sunflower seeds, you get the perfect flavor, texture and crunch.
This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:
Sunflower Seeds, Chicken Breast, Spinach
Health and fertility benefits of Spinach Salad with Chicken and Avocado
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. Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen 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.
Ingredients
Salad
12 ounces baby Spinach
1 small avocado, pitted and cut into thin slices
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1 cup cooked chicken breast
4 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Dressing
6 tablespoons light Ranch dressing
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the salad ingredients.
Add the salad dressing and toss to coat.
Recipe Cost: $7.83
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 230 | ||
Fat 15 | ||
Carbohydrate 11 | ||
Protein 16 |