Melon Coolers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Melon Coolers
Servings: 8
Drink

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Ruth Cousineau Mexican aguas frescas, or "fresh waters," made from all kinds of fresh fruit, flowers, or herbs, are a great way to beat the heat. This cantaloupe version gets additional vim from a splash of club soda.

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-pound) cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 quart chilled club soda or seltzer
  • Garnish: lime wedges, honeydew melon slices

Instructions

  1. Purée cantaloupe in batches with water in a blender. Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) or fine cheesecloth set over a deep bowl and let drain 1 hour. Gather ends of towel and very gently squeeze any remaining juice from melon, then discard solids.
  2. Stir in lime juice, sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt and chill 1 hour.
  3. Divide among 8 (10-ounces) glasses and top off with club soda.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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