Cherry Berry Fruit Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cherry Berry Fruit Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 121 calories, 2.05g protein, and 30.05g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (4.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz apricots
- 16 oz cherries
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 32 oz strawberries
- 3 tbsps honey
Instructions
- Halve the cherries, removing pits.
- Quarter the strawberries and apricots.
- Combine strawberries, cherries, and apricots in large mixing bowl. Stir in honey, lemon juice, and orange juice.
- Cover and chill for at least one hour. Add half cup of chopped mint if desired.
- Note: good for a party.
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 Cherry Berry Fruit Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
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. 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 Cherry Berry Fruit Salad 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: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cherry Berry Fruit Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 121 calories per serving with 2.05g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 121 calories, 2.05g protein (7%), 30.05g carbs, 0.65g fat. Plus 4.3g 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 Side Dish. At 121 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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