Did you know that the subject of Sylvester the Cat’s Looney Tunes catchphrase, “Sufferin’ Succotash,” can help PCOS women to cut back on their carb consumption?
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Succotash is a traditional, easy-to-make sidedish of lima beans and corn kernels. However, it tastes just as delicious if, instead of high-carb corn, you substitute diced, sauteed yellow squash. You’ll end up with a treat that looks just like succotash, with the same sweet and buttery flavors and textures but a lot less impact on your weight.
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Lima beans themselves have a relatively low glycemic load value and a half-cup (of frozen baby limas) contains just 18 grams of carbohydrate, 5 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.
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A perfect stand-in for limas, however, is the green soybean known as edamame. Generally available frozen, shelled or in the pod, these beans are very similar to lima beans but a half-cup contains just 10 grams of carbs, 4 grams of fiber and 11 grams of protein.
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Green soybeans are an excellent supply of vitamin C, calcium and iron. They also contain all the amino acids needed to make a complete protein, which means they are a very decent substitute for meat.
Next Steps
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