Southern Slaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Southern Slaw is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 226 calories, 1.37g protein, and 6.05g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (2.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup no carb mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps sweetener
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 13 1/2 oz cabbage
Instructions
- Chop slaw in a food processor as fine as is your preference (or chop with knife).
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweetener and apple cider vinegar.
- Pour mixture over chopped cabbage. Salt and pepper to taste if desired.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
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 Southern Slaw 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: Apple Cider Vinegar.
Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Southern Slaw recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 226 calories per serving with 1.37g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 226 calories, 1.37g protein (2%), 6.05g carbs, 24.12g fat. Plus 2.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Side Dish. At 226 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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