Snack: Hungry Grilled Pineapple with So-Good Cinnamon-Vanilla Yogurt Dip

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Pineapple

Health and fertility benefits of Hungry Grilled Pineapple with So-Good Cinnamon-Vanilla Yogurt Dip

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). Pineapples are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.

Ingredients

Grilled Pineapple
16 fresh or packed in juice pineapple rings
Dip
6 ounces fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon granulated no-calorie sweetener (recommended: Splenda)
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon sticks, for serving, optional

Instructions

Spray a grill or grill pan with nonstick spray and bring to medium heat. Lay pineapple rings flat and cook until slightly blackened and caramelized, about 3 minutes per side, flipping carefully. Set aside to cool.
For the dip: Combine the yogurt, no-calorie sweetener, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until thoroughly blended and smooth. If you like, chill for at least 10 minutes before dipping. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, if using.
PER SERVING (4 grilled pineapple rings with 1/4th of dip): 145 calories, less than 0. 5g fat, 21mg sodium, 24. 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 20g sugars, 4g protein

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