Double Berry Jello Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 16 oz cranberry sauce, whole berry
- 3/4 cup chopped celery, finely chopped
- 1 head lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecan nuts
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 oz raspberry gelatin, sugar free
Instructions
- Combine gelatin and boiling water in a glass bowl, stirring until all gelatin is dissolved.
- Chill until mixture is the consistency of unbeaten egg whites (about 40 minutes).
- Stir in the cranberry sauce, chopped pecans and finely chopped celery.
- Spray square glass casserole dish with non-stick spray or oil lightly with vegetable oil.
- Spoon mixture into dish, cover and chill until firm, about 3 hours. Serve as a salad, on a bed of lettuce or arugula, if desired.
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 Double Berry Jello Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
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. 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 Double Berry Jello Salad 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: Nuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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