Low Carb Meat Loaf - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 oz garlic
- 2 tbsps leaves basil
- 4 tsps ground oregano
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 cups water
- 3 oz onion
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven on 370 °F (185 °C).
- Chop onions and shred or mince garlic. Mix well all ingredients in recipe together. Except water.
- Form two loafs. Lay on oven safe cooking dish. Pour water around loafs.
- Bake approximately 1 1/2 hours or until done (try with skewer if blood is coming out when poke it in loaf).
- Serve with your favorite side dish.
- Note: tastes good cold or hot with mustard.
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 Low Carb Meat Loaf contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and 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 Low Carb Meat Loaf 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: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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