Lunch: Sparkling Fall Sangria

Recipe by Molly Baz When the time comes to trade our rosé for something a little more warming, we're making this sparkling sangria.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Sparkling Fall Sangria

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. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

1 orange sliced crosswise into 1/4” thick rounds
1 honeycrisp cut into 1 ” pieces
1 Bosc pear, thinly sliced
3 cinnamon sticks
1/4 c. pomegranate seeds
1 bottle dry Spanish red wine
1/2 c. brandy
1/4 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice
4 packets SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener
1 1/2 c. seltzer water to top

Instructions

Add orange slices to a large pitcher and muddle with the back of a wooden spoon to release the juices.
Add all other ingredients except for seltzer and stir to combine well. Chill for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day to allow flavors to meld and fruit to infuse.
Serve chilled over ice, topped with a 1/4 cup seltzer.

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