Fruit Salad with Citrus-Mint Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 kiwifruit, peeled and cut into 8 wedges
- 2 cups (1 1/2-inch) cubes honeydew
- 2 cups (1 1/2-inch) cubes cantaloupe
- 1 medium papaya, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mint
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange peel
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Combine kiwifruit, honeydew, cantaloupe, and papaya in a medium bowl.
- Place sugar and remaining ingredients in a mini chopper food processor; pulse until mint is finely chopped. Pour sugar mixture over fruit, and stir gently to coat.
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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