Sherry-Cava Citrus Fizz | PCOS Meal Planner

This Sherry-Cava Citrus Fizz Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Scott Mowbray From the Kitchen of…Scott Mowbray, Former Cooking Light Editor "I wanted the Spanish flavors of Catalonian cava and Jerez sherry to mingle in a holiday punch. The syrup, called an oleo saccharum, pulls essential oils from the oran

Ingredients

Servings 12

1 large navel orange
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon hot water
1 1/4 cups Lustau Palo Cortado Peninsula sherry or Lustau Don Nuno dry oloroso sherry
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 (750-milliliter) bottles chilled Spanish brut (dry) cava or other sparkling wine

Instructions

Remove rind from orange using a vegetable peeler, avoiding white pith. Place rind and sugar in a medium bowl; pound rind and sugar together using a muddler or wooden spoon until rind releases its oils. Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 to 4 hours.
Add hot water to rind mixture, stirring to dissolve sugar. Strain through a sieve into a pitcher; discard rind. Stir in sherry and juice; gently stir in cava.

Why this Sherry-Cava Citrus Fizz Recipe | MyRecipes works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Sherry-Cava Citrus Fizz Recipe | MyRecipes that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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

Is Sherry-Cava Citrus Fizz Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sherry-Cava Citrus Fizz Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 12 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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