Sparkling Kiwi Lemonade Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 medium kiwifruit, peeled, divided
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 liter carbonated water, chilled
Instructions
- Slice two kiwi into small pieces. Place in ice cube trays and fill with water. Freeze.
- Cut remaining kiwi into large pieces; place in a food processor. Cover and process until smooth. Strain; discard pulp. In a 2-qt. pitcher, stir sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Stir in kiwi puree. Refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, stir in carbonated water. Serve over kiwi ice cubes.
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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