Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 pound rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 3/4 cup sugar, or to taste
- Two 3-inch strips of lemon zest removed with a vegetable peeler plus additional for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a saucepan stir together the water, the rhubarb, the sugar, 2 strips of the zest, and the vanilla, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and simmer it, covered, for 8 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the strawberries and boil the mixture, covered, for 2 minutes. Let the mixture cool and strain it through a coarse sieve set over a pitcher, pressing hard on the solids. Stir in the remaining 1 cup strawberries and the lemon juice, divide the lemonade among stemmed glasses filled with ice cubes, and garnish each glass with some of the additional zest.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Drink. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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