Cool Berry Syrups - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cool Berry Syrups is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 orange
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. water
- 1 c. raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, or sliced strawberries
Instructions
- With vegetable peeler, remove one 3" by 1" strip peel from lemon and orange. Squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from each.
- In 1-quart saucepan, combine lemon peel, orange peel, sugar, and water; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; add berries and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Let stand until cool, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard lemon and orange peels.
- In blender, pulse berry mixture until pureed. Pour puree into medium-mesh sieve set over bowl; press with back of spoon to remove seeds. Discard seeds. Stir in lemon and orange juices. Cover and refrigerate syrup about 1 hour or until cold, or up to 1 week. Serve syrup over ice cream, yogurt, or fresh fruit, or mix with seltzer for a refreshing cooler.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cool Berry Syrups recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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