Drink: Jasmine-Lemon Ice Tea
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Health and fertility benefits of Jasmine-Lemon Ice Tea
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Green tea has been found in recent studies to actually reverse insulin resistance, as it increases the number of glucose receptors on cells in key tissues.
Ingredients
1 lemon
4 cups boiling water
4 jasmine green tea bags
Honey
Ice
4 to 6 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
With a vegetable peeler, remove the zest of the lemon in strips, and then juice the lemon.
In a large heat-resistant pitcher, mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, boiling water, green tea bags and honey to taste. Steep 10 to 15 minutes before cooling in the fridge.
When ready to serve, pour over ice and garnish with fresh mint sprigs.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
