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Sunflower Seeds for PCOS as a super food

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.

Recipes containing Sunflower Seeds

PCOS-Friendly Cereal Alternative - Grain-Free 'Cereal' with Nuts and Seeds (Breakfast)

A grain-free, low GI, high protein and fiber breakfast cereal alternative.

Fat: 28, Protein: 10, Carbs: 20

Calories 350


Super Foods Salad (Snack)

The salad tastes not only super nourishing, but is also bursting with flavor. Boost the flavor even more by adding 4 tsp dried cranberries, 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds or a diced orange. Or choose baby arugula for the greens.

Fat: 16, Protein: 9, Carbs: 25

Calories 265


Avocado Veggie Sandwich (Lunch)

Avocado is full of healthy, monounsaturated fat that is good for your cholesterol and will not raise your blood sugar. This is a veggie sandwich, but if you really need your meat you could add turkey or chicken.

Fat: 11, Protein: 8, Carbs: 29

Calories 220


Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing (Dinner)

This simple salad is colorful and makes a great lunch or side at dinner. The dressing is delicious, and will go great with just about any salad!

Fat: 9, Protein: 4, Carbs: 11

Calories 140


Spinach Salad with Chicken and Avocado (Lunch)

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.

Fat: 15, Protein: 16, Carbs: 11

Calories 230


Healthy Homemade Granola (Breakfast)

A delicious and nutritious homemade granola that's perfect for a PCOS-friendly breakfast.

Fat: 15, Protein: 10, Carbs: 45

Calories 350


Turkey and Avocado Wrap (Lunch)

Tired of the same boring lunch? Try this quick and delicious wrap. When making a wrap, try adding lots of different textures, as done here, for maximum flavor and satisfaction.

Fat: 8, Protein: 32, Carbs: 24

Calories 245


PCOS Friendly Seed Crackers - Everything Bagel Seed Crackers (Snack)

Crunchy, flavorful seed crackers with a delightful everything bagel twist.

Fat: 15, Protein: 6, Carbs: 10

Calories 200


PCOS Friendly Veggie Wrap - Collard Green Hummus Wraps (Lunch)

A nutritious, low GI, PCOS-friendly veggie wrap made with collard greens and hummus.

Fat: 10, Protein: 15, Carbs: 35

Calories 300


Hormone-Balancing Seed Cycling Smoothie - Sunflower and Sesame Seed Protein Smoothie (Breakfast)

A nutrient-packed smoothie perfect for balancing hormones and managing PCOS symptoms.

Fat: 15, Protein: 18, Carbs: 42

Calories 350



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