Lunch: Blood Sugar Balanced Lunch Box

Grocery list: Quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper. Quinoa and chickpeas have a low GI, helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels.

This Blood Sugar Balanced Lunch Box is a perfect meal for those with PCOS. It's packed with low GI foods like quinoa and chickpeas which help maintain stable blood sugar levels. The fiber content aids in digestion and keeps you feeling full longer. The monounsaturated fats from the olive oil are heart-healthy. This meal is also rich in vitamins and minerals like calcium, potassium, and vitamin C which are essential for overall health.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Quinoa

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa (170g), 2 cups water (480ml), 1 cup chickpeas (164g), 1 cup cherry tomatoes (149g), 1 cucumber (301g), 1/2 cup feta cheese (75g), 1 tablespoon olive oil (14g), 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. 2. In a pot, bring water to a boil. 3. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. 4. Allow quinoa to cool. 5. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese. 6. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. 7. Season with salt and pepper. 8. Toss to combine and serve.

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