Overeater's Tonic - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Overeater's Tonic
Drink

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Brad Leone Mint, ginger, fennel, and cayenne are known for their digestive properties. Turn this into a spritzer by using club soda instead of water.

Ingredients

  • 3 sprigs mint
  • 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece turmeric, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 1 (1-inch piece) ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds or aniseed
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon digestive or aromatic bitters

Instructions

  1. Muddle 3 mint sprigs, one 1 1/2" piece turmeric, peeled, thinly sliced, one 1" piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced, 1 tsp. fennel seeds or aniseed, and a pinch of cayenne in a 4-cup measuring glass until turmeric and ginger are broken up into bits.
  2. Add 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 2 Tbsp. honey, 1 Tbsp. digestive or aromatic bitters, and 3 cups cold water; stir to dissolve honey. Chill until very cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Strain.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar.

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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