White Kiwi Sangria - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This White Kiwi Sangria is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 (750 ml) bottle white wine
- 1 cup orange liqueur, see Cook's Note*
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 4 kiwis, peeled and cut in thin slices (save a few slices for garnish)
- 2 green apples with skin, cored and cut in 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes
- 1 bottle soda water (1 liter)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- A small saucepan, heat the water, add the sugar and stir to dissolve to make a simple syrup.
- In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, the Triple Sec the lemon juice, the kiwis, the apples and the grapes. Add the simple syrup, the soda water and the ice. Stir and serve in sangria glasses decorated with a kiwi slice.
- *Cook's Note: We suggest using Cointreau as your orange liqueur for the best tasting White Kiwi Sangria.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Apples.
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. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this White Kiwi Sangria 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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