Shrimp Primavera - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 24 spears medium asparagus
- 6 medium carrots
- 12 oz salad shrimp
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup light parmesan alfredo past sauce
- 1 oz whole grain spaghetti
- 4 tsp reduced fat parmesan style grated cheese
Instructions
- Cook whole grain spaghetti as package directs; drain.
- Trim and cut Asparagus into 1" pieces, Peel and chop carrots into slices about 1/4 inch thick. Measure 3 cups of precooked Salad Shrimp (frozen) and set to side.
- Spray large skillet/wok with non-stick spray, add extra lean olive oil, bring to high heat, add carrots.
- Grate garlic cloves into skillet/wok. Add asparagus and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add frozen precooked shrimp to skillet/wok until shrimp is heated through.
- Add pasta sauce and heat until warm.
- Add reduced fat parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
- Place pasta in bowl and top with shrimp mixture.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Shrimp Primavera contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
- Asparagus: Supports gut health and provides anti-inflammatory nutrients
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Shrimp Primavera can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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