Mandarin Glazed Beets Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) sliced beets, drained
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Add lemon juice and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in beats; heat through. Gently stir in oranges; heat through.
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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