Turkey, Spinach & Tomato Pita Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fat free mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup spinach
- 1 spray extra virgin olive oil
- 3 slices oven roasted turkey
- 1 whole wheat pita bread
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- 1/2 Italian Roma tomato
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 325 °F (160 °C).
- Prepare pizza pan by spraying with extra virgin olive oil cooking spray.
- Make thin layer of cheese on whole wheat pita, then add sliced turkey breast, fresh spinach, thinly sliced roma tomato, and finish by adding the rest of the shredded mozzarella cheese to the top.
- Place in oven, and leave until pita begins to get crispy, and cheese is melted, about 5-7minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!
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 Turkey, Spinach & Tomato Pita Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated 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 Turkey, Spinach & Tomato Pita Pizza 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: Spinach, Basil.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Basil is an excellent st...
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