Lunch: Rice Pilaf with Apples & Raisins Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Apples

Health and fertility benefits of Rice Pilaf with Apples & Raisins Recipe

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). Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped dried apples
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

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