Sweet & Savory Slaw compliments of Dannon® Light and Fit® Greek Yogurt - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Sweet & Savory Slaw compliments of Dannon® Light and Fit® Greek Yogurt
Prep: 14 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

130 Calories
7g Protein
16g Carbs
6g Fat
Traditional coleslaw is often drenched in creamy dressing. But this slaw recipe is a better-for-you option and is lightly coated in a yogurt-based dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1 (5.3-ounce) container Dannon® Light & Fit® Vanilla or Strawberry Greek Nonfat Yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
  • 6 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup diced apples (1 medium)
  • ½ cup minced scallions
  • ½ cup toasted, sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. In a bowl combine the Light & Fit® Greek Yogurt, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Let the slaw stand at least 20 minutes (or longer) before serving.

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 Sweet & Savory Slaw compliments of Dannon® Light and Fit® Greek Yogurt contribute to your health goals:

  • Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
  • Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
  • Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances 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. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Sweet & Savory Slaw compliments of Dannon® Light and Fit® Greek Yogurt 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: Apples.

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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