Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 7 slices bacon
- 20 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat broiler.
- Slice each bacon slice into three pieces. Wrap one piece around each shrimp. Place on baking sheet and broil 2-3 minutes per side, flipping once.
- Serve shrimp on lettuce leaves.
- Dietitian Tip: This recipe is a portion-controlled way to incorporate the rich flavor of bacon into your next celebration.
- Choices: 1 Lean Protein, 1/2 Fat
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 Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
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. 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 Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp 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: Romaine Lettuce.
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood.
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