Tuna Salad II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tuna Salad II is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 272 calories, 26.46g protein, and 2.31g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (1.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 oz chunk light tuna in water
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 large hard boiled egg, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
Instructions
- Open can of tuna, drain and place in small bowl.
- Add chopped celery and hard boiled egg.
- Add mayonnaise and mix carefully to avoid breaking up the tuna too much.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper and old bay seasoning.
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 Tuna Salad II contribute to your health goals:
- Tuna: Helps reduce chronic inflammation linked to PCOS
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
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). 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 Tuna Salad II 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 Tuna Salad II recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 272 calories per serving with 26.46g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes.
Per serving: 272 calories, 26.46g protein (39%), 2.31g carbs, 17.34g fat. Plus 1.4g 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 Salad And Salad Dressing. At 272 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Salad And Salad Dressing. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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