Whole Wheat Italian Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Whole Wheat Italian Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 376 calories, 20.02g protein, and 48.84g carbs per serving. Ready in 100 minutes. High in fiber (8.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 4 cups whole wheat flour
- 12 oz part skim mozzarella cheese
- 6 Italian tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups water
- yeast
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Activate yeast and honey in warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt to water.
- Kneed flour and water mixture. Cover with oil. Let sit in a warm room (or oven) for 1 hour.
- Toss/spin dough and press into 2 pizza pans. Cover with remaining olive oil. Bake for 7 minutes at 500° F (250° C).
- Food process tomato paste and 3 tomatoes with oregano, basil, garlic salt, and pepper. Spread this sauce over pizzas.
- Cover with mozzarella cheese and 3 chopped tomatoes.
- Bake for 10 minutes @ 425° F (210° C).
- Serve and enjoy! (A quarter of one of the pizzas should yield two slices which is one serving.)
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Whole Wheat Italian Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Whole Wheat Italian Pizza can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Whole Wheat Italian Pizza recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 376 calories per serving with 20.02g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 100 minutes total. Prep time is 80 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 376 calories, 20.02g protein (21%), 48.84g carbs, 13.11g fat. Plus 8.4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 376 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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