Almond Tea - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 12 cups water, divided
- 4 family-size tea bags
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/3 cups fresh lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Garnishes: lemon, lime, and orange slices
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil: pour over tea bags. Cover and steep 10 minutes; discard tea bags.
- Bring remaining 8 cups water and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan, stirring constantly; boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in tea, lemon juice, and extracts. Chill. Serve over ice; garnish, if desired.
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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