Indian Style Bagel - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Indian Style Bagel is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 386 calories, 24.23g protein, and 45.29g carbs per serving. Ready in 8 minutes. High in fiber (5.8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps masala
- 2 oz canned chicken
- 1 jalapeno bagel
- 2 tbsps light cream cheese
Instructions
- Toast bagel.
- Spread cream cheese on both halves.
- Place chicken on one half.
- Sprinkle with masala (or curry powder).
- Place 2nd half on top and enjoy.
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 Indian Style Bagel contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common 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 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 Indian Style Bagel 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Indian Style Bagel recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 386 calories per serving with 24.23g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5.8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 8 minutes total. Prep time is 8 minutes.
Per serving: 386 calories, 24.23g protein (25%), 45.29g carbs, 12.68g fat. Plus 5.8g 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 Baked. At 386 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Baked. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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