Seafood Chowder - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 oz bacon fat
- 8 oz onions, diced
- 8 oz celery, chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock or seafood stock
- 3 lbs white potatoes, 1/2" diced
- 16 oz cooked bay scallops
- 16 oz small shrimp
- 16 oz boneless cod filet
- 16 oz frozen clams, minced
- 4 cups fat free half & half
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 4 1/2 oz pink crabmeat
- 2 slices bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- In a stockpot or large Dutch oven, sweat onion and celery in bacon fat.
- Add stock, bring to the boil.
- Add potatoes, return to boil, simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender.
- Add dill and seafood, return to boil.
- Add half and half and heat to 180 °F (80 °C). Add salt and pepper to taste.
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 Seafood Chowder contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common 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 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 Seafood Chowder 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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