Sparkling Elderflower Lemonade - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Elderflower liqueur is sweet, delicate, and floral, like nectar from a spring bouquet.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
- 3 cups chilled sparkling wine
Instructions
- Microwave sugar and water in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 2 minutes. Stir until sugar dissolves. Cool completely (15 minutes). Stir together sugar syrup, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and ice cubes. Let stand 20 minutes. Stir in chilled sparkling wine, and serve immediately.
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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