This Strawberry and Basil Infused Water for PCOS Hydration is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 30 calories, 0.7g protein, and 7.7g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the strawberries and basil leaves under cold water.
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Slice the strawberries.
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Add the strawberries and basil leaves to a pitcher.
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Pour the water into the pitcher.
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Let it infuse for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
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Serve cold.
Why this Strawberry and Basil Infused Water for PCOS Hydration works for PCOS
At 7.7g of carbohydrates per serving, this Strawberry and Basil Infused Water for PCOS Hydration is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
A PCOS-friendly snack like this Strawberry and Basil Infused Water for PCOS Hydration should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.
At 10mg of sodium per serving, this Strawberry and Basil Infused Water for PCOS Hydration fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Strawberry and Basil Infused Water for PCOS Hydration recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 30 calories per serving with 0.7g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 30 calories, 0.7g protein (9%), 7.7g carbs, 0.3g fat. Plus 2g 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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