Drink: Cantaloupe-Basil Agua Fresca
This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:
Health and fertility benefits of Cantaloupe-Basil Agua Fresca
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Ingredients
15 cups chopped cantaloupe (about two 3 1/2-pound melons)
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Working in batches, purée cantaloupe in a blender until smooth.
Set a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl; line sieve with cheesecloth. Strain purée into bowl; gather cheesecloth into a bundle and squeeze any remaining juice into bowl. Repeat process with fresh cheesecloth, straining into a large pitcher (you should have about 5 cups juice).
Add lemon juice, basil, and 2 cups cold water to pitcher. Let steep at room temperature for 1-2 hours. Fill glasses with ice. Divide agua fresca among glasses.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 8
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
