Whole Wheat Italian Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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