Melon Coolers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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
- 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.
- Stir in lime juice, sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt and chill 1 hour.
- 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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