Tangy Mexican Coleslaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 1/2 cups chopped red cabbage
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 jalapeno, seeded & minced
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 fl oz lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 0.12 tsp pepper
- 1 oz cilantro, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a large bowl; toss lightly.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to blend.
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 Tangy Mexican Coleslaw contribute to your health goals:
- 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 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 Tangy Mexican Coleslaw 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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