Strawberry Basil Lemonade - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 lb strawberries, hulled and sliced, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, tightly packed, plus extra for garnish
- 2 cups lemon juice, (fresh, if possible)
- 3 1/2 quarts water, (cold) plus one cup for cooking strawberries
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Add strawberries and basil and cook at a simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until completely cool.
- Strain the strawberry syrup and discard the solids.
- In a one-gallon container, add lemon juice, water and strawberry basil syrup.
- Stir until well mixed. Stir in additional garnishes, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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