Ultimate Hydrating Iced Tea | PCOS Meal Planner

This Ultimate Hydrating Iced Tea is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Guy Turland Hot summer days in Bondi beg for refreshing drinks like this. Load up on green tea antioxidants, hydrate with electrolyte-filled coconut water and cool off with cucumber, lime and gut-soothing aloe vera. Hot summer’s night? Add a sp

Ingredients

Servings 2

2 cups (500 ml) green tea, frozen in ice-cube trays
12 grapes
1 tablespoon honey
1 small handful mint
Juice of 1 lime
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) coconut water
1/2 Lebanese cucumber (or 1/4 English cucumber), sliced
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon aloe vera juice

Instructions

Put the green tea ice cubes, grapes, honey, mint, lime juice, coconut water and cucumber in a jug, and stir. Add the chia seeds and aloe vera and stir. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow to thicken.

Why this Ultimate Hydrating Iced Tea works for PCOS

Liquid calories deserve extra attention with PCOS because they pass through the stomach faster than solid food, producing sharper insulin responses. If a drink contains sugar, sweetener, or fruit, pairing it with a protein-rich snack helps blunt the response.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Green Tea, Chia Seeds.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ultimate Hydrating Iced Tea good for PCOS?

Yes, this Ultimate Hydrating Iced Tea recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Drink with PCOS?

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