Watermelon Lemonade - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
For an extra kick, add a dash of vodka to this refreshing drink.
Ingredients
- 8 cups 1-inch pieces seedless watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- Ice cubes
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Working in 2 batches, blend watermelon and lemon juice in processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to pitcher.
- Bring 3 1/2 cups water and sugar to boil in medium saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add hot syrup to pitcher with watermelon-lemon juice. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. Fill tall glasses with ice. Pour Watermelon Lemonade over and garnish glasses with lemon wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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