Tomato and Mango Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 3 fl oz lime juice
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 medium red onion finely diced
- 16 oz grape tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tsps salt
- 10 oz diced mango
- 3 cloves garlic, microplaned
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add finely diced grape tomatoes, mango and red onion.
- Add chopped cilantro and micro-planed garlic.
- Gently mix in lime juice, chili garlic sauce (like Huy Fong brand) and salt.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
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 Tomato and Mango Salsa contribute to your health goals:
- 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
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 Tomato and Mango Salsa 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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