New-Fashioned Egg Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled large eggs, peeled
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pourable sugar substitute
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
- 36 gluten-free crackers, such as rosemary and olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the eggs in half and discard 6 egg yolk halves. Place the remaining egg yolk halves in a medium bowl, mash with a fork, and stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar substitute, salt, and black pepper.
- Finely chop the egg whites and stir into the egg mixture with the celery. Serve with crackers.
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 New-Fashioned Egg Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), 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 New-Fashioned Egg Salad 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: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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