Herb-infused Spa Water Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Herb-infused Spa Water Recipe | MyRecipes
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Relax and rehydrate with a tall glass of spring water touched with the tastes of fresh herbs and produce.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chilled still spring or mineral water
  • 12 thin slices cucumber
  • 4 thin slices lemon
  • 4 sprigs (each 2 in. long) fresh mint, slightly crushed
  • 2 sprigs (each 2 in. long) fresh rosemary, slightly crushed

Instructions

  1. In a 2- to 2 1/2-quart pitcher, combine water, cucumber, lemon, mint, and rosemary. Serve, or cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours. Add ice cubes just before serving.

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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