Watermelon and Lemon Sorbet Cooler - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs (4 cups) seedless watermelon, sliced with rind removed, plus wedges for garnish
- 1 cup lemon sorbet
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- fresh mint, for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend watermelon, sorbet and lemon zest until very smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cold water; cover and refrigerate until very cold. Serve over ice and garnish with watermelon wedges and mint.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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