Whole Wheat Pizza Crust - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 oz honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp canola oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 oz vital wheat gluten
- 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Combine the water, yeast, honey and 1 cup of whole wheat flour in a large bowl.
- Beat 100 times until mixture is smooth.
- Let rise in a warm place for 15-30 minutes.
- Add the salt, oil, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, wheat gluten and 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour.
- Mix well and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Makes one large or two medium pizzas.
- Bake in a 400 °F (200 °C) oven for 15-20 minutes.
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 Whole Wheat Pizza Crust contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
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 Whole Wheat Pizza Crust 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: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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