PCOS Filipino Recipes: Dinner - Filipino Salad with Brown Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Filipino Recipes: Dinner - Filipino Salad with Brown Rice
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Filipino Recipes: Dinner - Filipino Salad with Brown Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 20g protein, and 60g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories
20g Protein
60g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of brown rice, mixed vegetables, olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and seasonings. The brown rice has a low GI, making it a good choice for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of brown rice (US)
  • 185 grams (Metric)
  • 2 cups of mixed vegetables (US)
  • 300 grams (Metric)
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil (US)
  • 15 milliliters (Metric)
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (US)
  • 30 milliliters (Metric)
  • 1 tablespoon of vinegar (US)
  • 15 milliliters (Metric), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the brown rice according to the package instructions.
  2. While the rice is cooking, sauté the mixed vegetables in olive oil until tender.
  3. Mix in the soy sauce and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Once the rice is done, mix it with the vegetables and serve.
This Filipino salad with brown rice is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for those with PCOS. The brown rice is a good source of magnesium and B vitamins, which can help regulate insulin and blood sugar levels. The mixed vegetables provide a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and iron. This recipe is easy to prepare and offers a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice.

Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Filipino Recipes: Dinner - Filipino Salad with Brown Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 20g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 450 calories, 20g protein (18%), 60g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 10g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 450 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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