BLK (Bacon, Lettuce and Kale) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

BLK (Bacon, Lettuce and Kale)
Prep: 14 min
Servings: 1
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

235 Calories
12.39g Protein
28.99g Carbs
8.34g Fat
BLT minus the T and plus K.

Ingredients

  • 2 slices wheat bread
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 medium slices bacon
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1/2 cup kale, chopped
  • 1 lettuce leaf
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced

Instructions

  1. Toast the bread.
  2. Apply your mayonnaise and mustard.
  3. Layer bacon, tomato, kale and lettuce.

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 BLK (Bacon, Lettuce and Kale) contribute to your health goals:

  • Kale: Contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress associated with 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 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 BLK (Bacon, Lettuce and Kale) 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: Kale.

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

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