PCOS Friendly Mint Citrus Infused Water
Staying properly hydrated is one of the most consistently recommended habits for managing hormonal balance, and this infused water makes it genuinely easy to hit your daily intake. Fresh lemon and orange slices bring a bright, natural sweetness without any added sugar, which matters when you're keeping an eye on blood sugar and insulin levels. The mint adds a cool, refreshing lift that makes this feel like a treat rather than a chore. A gentle press of the mint leaves before pouring the water is the small trick that unlocks their oils and takes the flavor from flat to fragrant. After an hour in the fridge, the water turns beautifully aromatic and faintly golden — the kind of thing you actually look forward to pouring into a glass. It's a simple, no-fuss pitcher you can prep in the morning and sip throughout the day, knowing every ingredient is clean and intentional.
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4 servings
- 8 cups cold water
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- ½ medium orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Add the lemon rounds, orange rounds, and mint leaves to a large pitcher. Gently press the mint leaves once or twice with a spoon to release their oils without tearing them.
- 2
Pour the cold water over the fruit and mint, then add the ice cubes.
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