Colorful Asian Slaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Ginger is has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Garlic is supports cardiovascular health and has anti-inflammatory properties. Bell pepper is excellent source of vitamin C.
Anti-inflammatory foods are especially important for PCOS, as chronic low-grade inflammation is a key driver of symptoms.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your snack.
Ingredients
- 1 small (304g) head napa cabbage, shredded
- 2 small (148g) red bell peppers, seeded and sliced thin
- 1 large (72g) carrot, peeled and sliced into very thin sticks
- 1 cup (63g) snow peas, sliced into very thin sticks
- 1 medium (110g) red onion, sliced thin
- 4 whole (60g) green onions (scallions)
- 1/4 cup (63.75g) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (58g) rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp (6g) fresh ginger, chopped
- 4 each (12g) garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp (28.02g) sesame oil
- 2 tbsp (24g) 'Swerve' or other sugar equivalent
- 2 tbsp (24g) black sesame seeds (or regular toasted sesame seeds)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a big bowl ... mix it all together! Let it sit for about 10 minutes. Mix it all again. Eat!
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 Colorful Asian Slaw 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
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
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 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 Colorful Asian Slaw 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: Sesame Seeds.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.
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