BBQ Ahi Tuna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This BBQ Ahi Tuna is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 528 calories, 3.62g protein, and 9g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (0.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp omega blended cooking oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tsps minced garlic
- 3 tsps minced ginger
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill.
- Place tuna in a glass bowl. Combine rest of ingredients and pour over the tuna.
- Marinate tuna for at least 1 hour.
- Place directly on hot grill for 1 minute or until desired doneness.
- Note: based on Bobby Flay recipe.
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 BBQ Ahi Tuna contribute to your health goals:
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
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 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 BBQ Ahi Tuna 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: Tuna.
Tuna is great for a high protein diet as it has 33 grams of protein within its housing, with no pesky carbohydrates to worry about. In addition to this, tuna contains B vitamins and vitamin D, both of which are vital to fighting back against PCOS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this BBQ Ahi Tuna recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 528 calories per serving with 3.62g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 528 calories, 3.62g protein (3%), 9g carbs, 56.09g fat. Plus 0.6g 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 Appetizer. At 528 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Appetizer. 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 2 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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