Kimchee Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Kimchee Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 171 calories, 30.4g protein, and 6.73g carbs per serving. Ready in 32 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsps ginger root
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup straw mushrooms
- 14 oz kimchee
Instructions
- Combine kimchee, chicken broth, ginger root and chicken and bring to a boil for about 10 minutes until chicken is done.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Simmer for another 10 minutes. Enjoy.
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 Kimchee Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Kimchee Soup 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Kimchee Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 171 calories per serving with 30.4g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 32 minutes total. Prep time is 12 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 171 calories, 30.4g protein (71%), 6.73g carbs, 1.95g fat. Plus 3g 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 Soup. At 171 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Soup. 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 6 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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