Blueberry Basil Lemonade Pops - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Blueberry Basil Lemonade Pops is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3/4 cups White Sugar
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Blueberries, Plus More To Add To Popsicles
- 1/3 cup Fresh Basil
Instructions
- Juice lemons and transfer the juice into a large pitcher. Add sugar and water and stir to combine and dissolve the sugar.
- Add blueberries and basil. Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture for about 20 seconds just until the mixture turns pink and basil is finely chopped. Strain the mixture and discard any chunks of blueberry or basil.
- Divide mixture between popsicle molds (or small Dixie cups) and add a few fresh blueberries and freeze. 30 minutes into freezing, add a popsicle stick and continue to freeze until solid.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Blueberry Basil Lemonade Pops recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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