Apple & Sage Pork Chops - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 16 oz boneless pork chops
- 2 tsp Splenda brown sugar
- 1/3 second olive oil cooking spray
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsps rubbed sage
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
- 2 medium apples
- 1 cup chopped onion
Instructions
- Mix a tablespoon of flour, and all of the spices and salt in small bowl.
- Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with a tablespoon of the seasoned flour.
- Cook pork chops in cooking spray in large skillet on medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Remove from skillet.
- Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender. Add apples; cook and stir 2 minutes.
- Stir in juice, sugar, and remaining seasoned flour until well mixed.
- Return pork chops to skillet. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until desired doneness.
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 Apple & Sage Pork Chops contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Apple & Sage Pork Chops 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: Apples.
Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)
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