Spirulina Recipes - Spirulina Infused Lemon Water - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spirulina Recipes - Spirulina Infused Lemon Water is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 30 calories, 0.5g protein, and 7.5g carbs per serving. Ready in 5 minutes. High in fiber (0.8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon spirulina powder (15g)
- 1 lemon (58g)
- 2 cups of water (500ml)
Instructions
- Squeeze the lemon into the water.
- Stir in the spirulina powder until it is fully dissolved.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spirulina, Lemon.
Spirulina is a protein rich food, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids and high in iron. Spirulina is also high in B vitamins, including folic acid. Spirulina is high in calcium, and thought to have more than 20 times the amount of calcium that is in milk. 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 healt...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spirulina Recipes - Spirulina Infused Lemon Water recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 30 calories per serving with 0.5g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 5 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 30 calories, 0.5g protein (7%), 7.5g carbs, 0.2g fat. Plus 0.8g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. At 30 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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