Paleo Beef Stew - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 medium carrots
- 16 oz boneless beef
- 1 tsp leaves basil
- 1 tsp leaves oregano
- 1 cube beef stock
- 1 large onion
- 4 cups tinned tomatoes
- 1 5 fl oz serving red wine
Instructions
- Soften onion and garlic in pot, add beef and allow to brown.
- Add diced carrots, allow to sweat to soften. Add spices and season.
- Add stock and tinned tomatoes, red wine (preferably not cooking wine because of too much salt).
- Put lid on and leave on a low heat for at least one hour.
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 Paleo Beef Stew contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated 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. 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 Paleo Beef Stew 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: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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