Egg Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 2 stalks medium celery
- 2 tbsps low fat mayonnaise
Instructions
- Place eggs in a saucepan. Fill with water until eggs are completely submerged.
- Heat over medium flame until water boils. Lower to low flame and simmer about 15 minutes.
- Chop celery.
- Remove egg from pan and run under cold water to cool. Peel. Discard 4 yolks.
- Chop the egg whites and the remaining yolk and place in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, celery, onion powder, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well. Serve.
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 Egg Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Egg 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.
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