Healthy Makeover: Tuna Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Healthy Makeover: Tuna Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 can chunk light tuna in water
- 2 medium stalks celery
- 1 medium carrot
- 1/2 medium red pepper
- 1/4 c. light mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp. nonfat plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- Pepper
Instructions
- In medium bowl, combine tuna, celery, carrot, red pepper, mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Tuna, Lemon.
Tuna is great for a high protein diet as it has 33 grams of protein within its housing, with no pesky carbohydrates to worry about. In addition to this, tuna contains B vitamins and vitamin D, both of which are vital to fighting back against PCOS. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefit...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Healthy Makeover: Tuna Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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