PCOS-Friendly
Can I Eat Cinnamon with PCOS?
Yes. Yes, Cinnamon is a PCOS-friendly food. It can support blood sugar regulation, reduce inflammation, or promote hormonal balance when included as part of a balanced PCOS diet. Get a personalized meal plan with Cinnamon built in using the PCOS Meal Planner.
Cinnamon and PCOS: What You Need to Know
Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).
How Cinnamon Helps with PCOS
A well-planned PCOS diet focuses on foods that regulate blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and support hormonal balance. Cinnamon contributes to these goals.
For the best results, include Cinnamon in balanced meals with protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates. This combination stabilises blood sugar and supports sustained energy, both critical for PCOS.
Knowing Cinnamon is good for PCOS is one thing. Actually eating it consistently is another. The PCOS Meal Planner builds a personalised weekly plan that includes foods like Cinnamon automatically, so you do not have to think about it.
How to Include Cinnamon in a PCOS Diet
- Meal prep it: Prepare Cinnamon in advance. Having PCOS-friendly foods ready makes sticking to your goals easier.
- Pair with protein: Balanced meals with lean protein support blood sugar regulation and sustained energy.
- Try new recipes: Check out the PCOS-friendly recipes below for ways to include Cinnamon in your meals.
- Track how you feel: Everyone responds differently. Pay attention to energy, bloating, and mood after eating Cinnamon.
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Recipes Containing Cinnamon
Mascarpone lightened with Greek yogurt and warmed with cinnamon, clove and nutmeg.
195 cal
Fat: 15
Protein: 11
Carbs: 5
Airy whipped ricotta with orange and toasted almonds. Whip it a full minute, not thirty seconds.
175 cal
Fat: 10
Protein: 14
Carbs: 7
Icelandic skyr with warm toasted almonds and lemon. 20g of protein for 165 calories.
165 cal
Fat: 7
Protein: 20
Carbs: 5
Greek yogurt rippled with tahini and cinnamon. Five minutes, 14g of protein, 6g of carbohydrate.
175 cal
Fat: 11
Protein: 14
Carbs: 6
Roasted peaches on cold Greek yogurt. Roasting does the sweetening, so nothing is added.
170 cal
Fat: 7
Protein: 10
Carbs: 16
Pears poached in spiced tea rather than sugar syrup. 175 calories and 6g of fibre.
175 cal
Fat: 7
Protein: 3
Carbs: 27
Greek yogurt with good olive oil, orange and flaky salt. Odd on paper, excellent in practice.
180 cal
Fat: 11
Protein: 12
Carbs: 9
Warm baked figs on cool whipped ricotta. No added sugar, because roasting does that job.
195 cal
Fat: 10
Protein: 11
Carbs: 16
The classic Greek dessert with the honey left out. 185 calories, 14g of protein, six minutes.
185 cal
Fat: 10
Protein: 14
Carbs: 11
Frozen Greek yogurt bark with almond butter and cinnamon. 165 calories, 12g of protein, breaks into shards.
165 cal
Fat: 10
Protein: 12
Carbs: 7