Lunch: BONUS RECIPE: Lemony Fruit Cups

Incorporating fruit into your desserts helps give them nutritional value. These lower-carb fruit cups are a great choice for those watching out for their diabetes and their heart health.

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Health benefits of BONUS RECIPE: Lemony Fruit Cups

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.

Ingredients

½ cup fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed in refrigerator
¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, dry roasted, crushed
1 medium kiwifruit, peeled and cut into 4 slices
4 medium strawberries, quartered
½ teaspoon confectioner’s sugar

Instructions

In a small bowl, gently stir together the whipped topping, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Spoon into two small custard cups or ramekins.
Sprinkle the almonds over the whipped topping. Arrange the kiwifruit and strawberries on top. Using a fine sieve, sift the confectioner’s sugar over all. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving time. If refrigerated, the sugar will dissolve and give the fruit a glazed appearance.

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