Lunch: Winter Warmer
When the weather gets chilly, a sweetened, fragrant spiced wine drink like this one will warm you up in no time.
This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:
Health and fertility benefits of Winter Warmer
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 bottle red wine
6 cloves
6 star anise
6 green cardamom pods
6 allspice pods
2 stick cinnamon
10 black peppercorns
nutmeg
1/2 orange
1/2 lemon
3/4 c. sugar
2 oz. vodka
Instructions
Combine all dry ingredients and wine in a pot over medium heat.
Squeeze and toss in both the lemon and orange.
When the mixture comes to a simmer remove from heat and let steep for another five minutes.
Add the vodka. Strain and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 0
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
