Fruit Salad with Herb, Citrus, Mint-Maple, or Basic Syrup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Fruit Salad with Herb, Citrus, Mint-Maple, or Basic Syrup
Servings: 10
Dessert

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/lulu-powers When I was growing up, my mom would cut up fresh fruit and arrange it on a plate with a shot glass full of toothpicks. She would also toss fresh fruit with some orange or lime juice and sugar. Taking inspiration from h

Ingredients

  • 1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 half-pint raspberries
  • 1 half-pint blueberries or blackberries
  • 2 oranges, peeled and cut into sections
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into large chunks
  • 1 papaya, peeled, pitted, and cut into large chunks
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple cut into large chunks
  • 1 cup cantaloupe or honeydew melon cut into large chunks
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, julienned
  • Basic , Herb , Mint-Maple or Citrus syrups
  • Fresh rosemary or mint sprigs if you're using Herb Syrup

Instructions

  1. Combine all the fruit in a large bowl and stir in one of the syrups. Garnish with the mint or rosemary sprigs if you're using Herb Syrup.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.

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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