Lunch: Star Fruit Quencher Recipe | MyRecipes

The star fruit, or carambola, is the "star" of this beverage and tastes like a blend of apple, pear, and citrus fruits. The entire fruit is edible. Here, it is pureed and then strained to create a delicious, fragrant juice.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Pineapple

Health and fertility benefits of Star Fruit Quencher Recipe | MyRecipes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Pineapples are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.

Ingredients

1/2 cup pineapple juice
4 carambolas (star fruit); (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 tablespoons ginger syrup
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
2 cups crushed ice
1/2 cup lemon-lime-flavored sparkling water, chilled
Carambola slices (optional)

Instructions

Place pineapple juice and carambola slices in a blender; process until smooth. Pour mixture through a sieve into a pitcher to measure 2 cups. Discard solids. Stir in ginger syrup and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate 45 minutes or until thoroughly chilled.
Fill each of 2 glasses with 1 cup crushed ice. Pour star fruit mixture over ice. Add 1/4 cup sparkling water to each glass. Garnish with carambola slices, if desired.

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