BLK (Bacon, Lettuce and Kale) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This BLK (Bacon, Lettuce and Kale) is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 235 calories, 12.39g protein, and 28.99g carbs per serving. Ready in 14 minutes. High in fiber (2.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
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
- Toast the bread.
- Apply your mayonnaise and mustard.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this BLK (Bacon, Lettuce and Kale) recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 235 calories per serving with 12.39g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 14 minutes total. Prep time is 14 minutes.
Per serving: 235 calories, 12.39g protein (21%), 28.99g carbs, 8.34g fat. Plus 2.5g 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 Dinner. At 235 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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