Sparkling Herb and Lemon Spritzer Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sparkling Herb and Lemon Spritzer Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup light agave syrup
- 1/3 cup small sprigs thyme, plus 2 large sprigs for pitcher and a small sprig for each glass
- 1/3 cup small sprigs rosemary, plus 2 large sprigs for pitcher and a small sprig for each glass
- 1/3 cup small sprigs sage, plus 2 large sprigs for pitcher and a small sprig for each glass
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, plus 6 small wedges
- 3 large sprigs basil
- 1 qt. chilled sparkling water
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup plain water to steaming in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in agave syrup and 1/3 cup each small thyme, rosemary, and sage sprigs. Let stand about 1 hour, stirring often to release flavors. Strain syrup into a large pitcher, pressing out liquid. Stir in lemon juice.
- Arrange large thyme, rosemary, sage, and basil sprigs in a pitcher (at least 2-qt. size), crushing them lightly with your hands. Pour in syrup, sparkling water, and 2 cups ice.
- Tie 6 small bouquets of remaining herbs with kitchen twine and set one in each glass along with a lemon wedge. Pour in spritzer.
- Make ahead: Through step 1, up to 1 day, chilled airtight.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Agave, 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. Agave, a sweetener derived from the core of the agave plant, is frequently highlighted in nutritional discussions due to i...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sparkling Herb and Lemon Spritzer Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Drink. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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