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