Vietnamese Vermicelli Noodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Vietnamese Vermicelli Noodles is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 556 calories, 54.34g protein, and 61.64g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 oz chicken breast
- 4 tbsps fish sauce
- 3 oz pork
- 1/2 cup chopped grated carrot
- 1/2 cup shredded or chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 3 medium shrimp
- 1 cup rice noodles
Instructions
- Grill pork and chicken and slice into narrow 2" strips, and grill shrimp on skewer, all over a charcoal grill.
- Boil vermicelli rice noodles for 1 minute, drain and put in large soup bowl.
- Add grated carrot, shredded lettuce and chopped green onion.
- Add grilled meat and shrimp.
- Serve with Vietnamese fish sauce.
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 Vietnamese Vermicelli Noodles contribute to your health goals:
- Fish: Supports anti-inflammatory pathways important for PCOS management
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). 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 Vietnamese Vermicelli Noodles 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: Chicken Breast.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Vietnamese Vermicelli Noodles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 556 calories per serving with 54.34g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 25 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes.
Per serving: 556 calories, 54.34g protein (39%), 61.64g carbs, 8.56g fat. Plus 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 556 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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