Snack: PCOS Hormone Balancing Tea - Spearmint and Chamomile Iced Tea

Grocery list: Spearmint tea bags, chamomile tea bags, honey. This tea has a low GI, making it perfect for PCOS.

This refreshing iced tea is not only delicious but also beneficial for PCOS. Spearmint has been shown to have anti-androgen effects, which can help balance hormones in women with PCOS. Chamomile is known for its calming properties, which can help reduce stress, a common trigger for PCOS symptoms. The small amount of honey adds a touch of sweetness without raising blood sugar levels too much, as it has a lower GI than sugar.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

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Health benefits of PCOS Hormone Balancing Tea - Spearmint and Chamomile Iced Tea

Spearmint can help deal with PCOS due to its anti-androgenic properties. A study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research found that drinking spearmint tea can help reduce hirsutism, or excess body hair, by reducing free and total testosterone levels and increasing luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels.

Ingredients

2 cups of water (480 ml), 2 spearmint tea bags, 2 chamomile tea bags, 1-2 teaspoons of honey (5-10 ml), Ice cubes

Instructions

1. Boil the water in a pot. 2. Add the spearmint and chamomile tea bags and let them steep for 5-10 minutes. 3. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool. 4. Stir in the honey until it dissolves. 5. Pour the tea over ice in two glasses. 6. Serve immediately.

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