Aunt Frances' Lemonade Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 5 lemons
- 5 limes
- 5 oranges
- 3 quarts water
- 1-1/2 to 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Squeeze the juice from four of the lemons, limes and oranges; pour into a gallon container.
- Thinly slice the remaining fruit and set aside for garnish. Add water and sugar; mix well. Store in the refrigerator. Serve over ice with fruit slices.
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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