This PCOS Mortar and Pestle Spice Blend - Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 15 calories, 0.7g protein, and 2.8g carbs per serving. Ready in 5 minutes. High in fiber (1.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container.
Why this PCOS Mortar and Pestle Spice Blend - Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix works for PCOS
At 2.8g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Mortar and Pestle Spice Blend - Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
A PCOS-friendly snack like this PCOS Mortar and Pestle Spice Blend - Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.
At 393mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Mortar and Pestle Spice Blend - Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Mortar and Pestle Spice Blend - Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 15 calories per serving with 0.7g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 5 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 15 calories, 0.7g protein (19%), 2.8g carbs, 0.5g fat. Plus 1.1g 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 Snack. At 15 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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