Breakfast: Vanilla-Almond Green Smoothie

Recipe by Hannah Bronfman Adding a little vanilla and cinnamon will make you forget about the fact that you're drinking your greens.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Spinach, Chia Seeds

Health and fertility benefits of Vanilla-Almond Green Smoothie

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). Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. Chia seeds are made up of 60% Omega-3 fatty acids and are the highest source of protein out of any type of seed.

Ingredients

1/2 banana
1 handful baby spinach
1/4 c. almond milk
Splash of vanilla extract
Pinch of cinnamon
1 c. ice
Buckwheat, for topping
Chia seeds, for topping

Instructions

In a blender, combine ingredients and blend until smooth. Top with buckwheat and chia.

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