Baja Chopped Salad compliments of Dannon® Light and Fit® - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 (15 oz) can low sodium black beans
- 2 cups seedless cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup Dannon® Light & Fit® Plain Greek Nonfat yogurt
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- juice and zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the lettuce, avocado, beans, cucumber, and onion, and set aside.
- In another bowl, blend together the Dannon® Light & Fit® Plain Greek Nonfat yogurt, cilantro, spices, lime zest, and lime juice to make the dressing.
- Toss the dressing with the vegetables and serve.
- Choices/Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 1 Lean Protein, 1 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 Baja Chopped Salad compliments of Dannon® Light and Fit® contribute to your health goals:
- Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
- Avocado: Healthy fats support hormone production and help reduce inflammation
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 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 Baja Chopped Salad compliments of Dannon® Light and Fit® 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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