Easy Meal Prep PCOS Lunch - Tuna and White Bean Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
25g
Protein
30g
Carbs
12g
Fat
This meal is perfect for those with PCOS as it's high in protein and fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The white beans have a low GI, making them a great choice for this meal. Grocery list: Tuna, white beans, red onion, olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, parsley.
Ingredients
- 1 can of tuna in water (5 oz / 142 g)
- 1 can of white beans (15 oz / 425 g)
- 1 small red onion (60 g)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (15 ml), Salt and pepper to taste, Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and white beans and place them in a large bowl.
- Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna and bean mixture and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
This Tuna and White Bean Salad is a great PCOS-friendly meal. It's high in protein, which can help regulate blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. The white beans are a low GI food, meaning they release glucose into the blood slowly, preventing spikes in blood sugar. The olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats, which can improve insulin resistance. This meal is also high in fiber, which is beneficial for digestive health and can help manage PCOS symptoms.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Tuna.
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.
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