Carrot-Pear Shrub | PCOS Meal Planner

This Carrot-Pear Shrub is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

Servings 2

1 pound carrots, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater (3 cups packed)
2 ripe Anjou pears—peeled, cored and chopped (2 cups)
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Ice, for serving

Instructions

In a blender, combine all of the ingredients except for the ice with 1/2 cup of water and puree until smooth. Strain the shrub through a sieve lined with 3 layers of cheesecloth, pressing on the solids. Serve in 2 glasses over ice.

Why this Carrot-Pear Shrub works for PCOS

A PCOS-friendly snack like this Carrot-Pear Shrub should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrot-Pear Shrub good for PCOS?

Yes, this Carrot-Pear Shrub recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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