PCOS French Recipes: Lunch - Nicoise Salad with Whole Wheat Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
25g
Protein
30g
Carbs
15g
Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of mixed salad greens, tomato, green beans, canned tuna, eggs, olives, olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, and whole wheat bread. The Glycemic Index (GI) of whole wheat bread is lower than white bread, making it a better choice for those with PCOS.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of mixed salad greens
- 1 medium tomato (chopped)
- 1/2 cup of green beans (cooked and cooled)
- 1/2 cup of canned tuna (drained)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
- 1/4 cup of olives (pitted)
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice, Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 slices of whole wheat bread
Instructions
- Arrange the salad greens on a plate.
- Top with tomato, green beans, tuna, eggs, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Serve with whole wheat bread on the side.
This Nicoise Salad with Whole Wheat Bread is a great choice for those with PCOS. The salad is high in protein and fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The whole wheat bread has a lower GI than white bread, which can help prevent spikes in blood sugar. The recipe also includes healthy fats from the olive oil and tuna, which can help reduce inflammation. Plus, it's quick and easy to make, perfect for a fast, nutritious lunch.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Tuna, Eggs.
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. Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in...
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