Cotton Candy Lemonade - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (12 to 14 lemons), plus 2 lemons, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, for garnish
- 1 cup sugar
- Ice, for serving
- 5 cups pink cotton candy
Instructions
- Strain the lemon juice into a large serving container or pitcher, removing the seeds and pith. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Add 4 cups cold water and continue stirring until well combined. Add the lemon slices. Just before serving, add ice into cups and pour 1 cup lemonade into each. Stir or swirl 1/2 to 3/4 cup pink cotton candy into each glass of lemonade until dissolved.
- NotesCook's Note: If making ahead of time, refrigerate after adding the lemon slices until ready to pour and add the cotton candy.
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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