PCOS Italian Recipes: Lunch - Italian Sub Sandwich with Whole Wheat Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
20g
Protein
40g
Carbs
10g
Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of whole wheat bread, low-fat mozzarella cheese, mixed vegetables, olive oil, vinegar, and seasonings. The GI for whole wheat bread is 51, which is considered low.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole wheat bread
- 2 slices of low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup of mixed vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar, Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the whole wheat bread.
- Layer the low-fat mozzarella cheese and mixed vegetables on one slice of bread.
- Drizzle the olive oil and vinegar over the vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with the second slice of bread.
- Cut the sandwich in half and serve.
This PCOS-friendly Italian sub sandwich is a quick, easy, and healthy lunch option. The whole wheat bread is a good source of fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The low-fat mozzarella cheese provides protein and calcium, while the mixed vegetables add a variety of vitamins and minerals. The olive oil is a source of healthy fats, which are important for hormone regulation in PCOS. The low GI of the whole wheat bread makes this a good choice for managing insulin levels.
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