Blackberry Summer Smash - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ginger beer (which contains no alcohol) adds a sweet kick to the tart blackberries. ItÂ’s readily available in supermarkets.
Ingredients
- 6 fresh basil leaves, plus a sprig for garnish
- 11 blackberries, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- 1/4 cup ginger beer, chilled
- 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, muddle basil (see note at top right) and 8 blackberries with lemon juice. Fill glass with large, square ice cubes and top with ginger beer and bourbon, if desired. Garnish with basil sprig and remaining 3 blackberries. Serve immediately.
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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