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Gut Flora Support: Living Kimchi Slaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Gut Flora Support: Living Kimchi Slaw
Prep: 10 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This Gut Flora Support: Living Kimchi Slaw is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 6g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

200 Calories
6g Protein
20g Carbs
8g Fat
Grocery list: Cabbage, Kimchi, Sesame oil, Apple cider vinegar, Sesame seeds, Salt. This recipe has a low Glycemic Index due to the use of cabbage and kimchi, making it ideal for PCOS management.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded cabbage (US) or 237 ml (Metric)
  • 1/2 cup chopped kimchi (US) or 118 ml (Metric)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (US) or 15 ml (Metric)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (US) or 15 ml (Metric)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (US) or 15 ml (Metric), Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and chopped kimchi.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil and apple cider vinegar.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and kimchi, tossing to combine.
  4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and salt to taste.
  5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
This Living Kimchi Slaw is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that's packed with probiotics to support gut health, a key factor in managing PCOS symptoms. The cabbage and kimchi have a low Glycemic Index, helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels. The sesame seeds provide a good source of magnesium, which can help reduce the risk of insulin resistance, a common issue in PCOS. Enjoy this dish as part of your personalized meal plan and feel empowered knowing you're taking control of your health.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kimchi.

Besides beneficial bacteria, kimchi is also a great source of beta-carotene, calcium, iron and vitamins A, C, B1 and B2. Kimchi and is full of probiotics which balance our pH level and ward off yeast infections and UTIs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Gut Flora Support: Living Kimchi Slaw recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 200 calories, 6g protein (12%), 20g carbs, 8g fat. Plus 4g 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 Lunch. At 200 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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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