Lunch: Melon with Serrano-Mint Syrup Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Melon with Serrano-Mint Syrup Recipe

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.

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon minced serrano pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
4 cups each cubed watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water, lemon juice, honey and serrano pepper to a boil; cook 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in mint and lemon peel. Cool completely.
Strain syrup; discard pepper, mint and lemon peel. In a large bowl, combine melons. Add syrup; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours, stirring several times.

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