This PCOS Insulin Resistance Combating Spice Blend - Cinnamon, Turmeric, and Fenugreek Mix is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 30 calories, 1g protein, and 6g carbs per serving. Ready in 5 minutes. High in fiber (2.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Measure out each spice.
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Mix them together in a bowl.
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Store in an airtight container.
Why this PCOS Insulin Resistance Combating Spice Blend - Cinnamon, Turmeric, and Fenugreek Mix works for PCOS
At 6g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Insulin Resistance Combating Spice Blend - Cinnamon, Turmeric, and Fenugreek 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 Insulin Resistance Combating Spice Blend - Cinnamon, Turmeric, and Fenugreek 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 10mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Insulin Resistance Combating Spice Blend - Cinnamon, Turmeric, and Fenugreek 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.
Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Insulin Resistance Combating Spice Blend - Cinnamon, Turmeric, and Fenugreek Mix recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 30 calories per serving with 1g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.1g 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: 30 calories, 1g protein (13%), 6g carbs, 0.5g fat. Plus 2.1g 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 30 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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