PCOS Friendly Recipes to Support Your Health

September is PCOS Awareness Month, a time to shed light on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome -  a condition that affects millions of women worldwide and is one of the leading causes of infertility.

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is linked to irregular ovulation, higher levels of androgens (such as testosterone), and enlarged ovaries containing many small follicles. These factors can make ovulation more difficult and, for some women, can interfere with fertility. But PCOS doesn’t only impact reproductive health, it can also affect digestion, metabolism, and overall wellbeing.

At Reproclinic, we believe that caring for your health goes far beyond treatment alone. Lifestyle and nutrition play a key role in managing PCOS symptoms and supporting hormonal balance. That’s why our team has put together 3 simple, PCOS-friendly recipes designed to nourish your body, ease uncomfortable symptoms, and make healthy eating both enjoyable and practical.

Spicy butternut squash, sweet potato and coconut soup

You will need:

• 1 peeled and cubed butternut squash

• 2 large peeled and cubed sweet potatoes 

• 1 large chopped onion 

• 4 sliced garlic gloves 

• 1 thumb size piece of ginger 

• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 

• ½ turmeric 

• 1 pint of vegetable stock 

• 4 tablespoon of coconut yogurt 

• 1 tablespoon of tahini 

• ½ teaspoon of chili flakes 

• 1 teaspoon of salt 

As for the instructions: 

• Preheat your oven to 180°C

• Put the butternut squash and sweet potatoes on a baking tray and in the oven for one hour until they are soft and a bit cooked 

• Let the onion in a pan for 10 minutes 

• Add the garlic and the ginger and fry them for one minute, then add the spices and stir 

• Add the vegetable stock, sweet potatoes and butternut squash, bring to boil and then reduce the heat 

• Blend everything with a mixer until smooth, add some water if the consistency is too thick

• Add the tahini and coconut yogurt, coriander if you like. 

Chicken and avocado salad:

You will need: (the portions are according to your taste)

• coleslaw: shredded cabbage 

• shredded baked chicken breasts

• cilantro

• thinly sliced green onions

• sliced almonds that have to be baked for about 5 or 8 minutes in the oven 

• shredded carrots 

• avocado 

• sesame seeds 

• sesame vinaigrette made with oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ground ginger, garlic and black pepper

As for the instructions: 

• Make the vinaigrette

• Toss the salad 

• Serve and bon appétit!

Creamy lentil pasta

You will need: 

• organic red lentil pasta 

• 4 cups of vegetable broth

• 1 can of diced tomatoes 

• ½ of sliced onion 

• 4 sliced garlic gloves 

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil 

• 2 teaspoons of dried oregano 

• 10 leaves of chopped fresh basil 

• salt and pepper 

As for the instructions:

• In a large pot, combine all the ingredients above, except basil, salt and pepper

• Stir together 

• Cover the pot and bring it to boil 

• Reduce heat and simmer

• Let it covered for another 20 minutes and stir every minute

• Add salt, pepper and basil 

• Stir to combine for one minute…

• … and enjoy!