Lunch: Paula's Couscous Salad

A healthy salad with feta, tomato and olives.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Paula's Couscous Salad

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
5 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
5 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
dash cinnamon, optional
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and the 1 teaspoon oil to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 2 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and toss with dressing. Taste and add a pinch of cinnamon, if desired. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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