Lunch: Orange Spice Carrots Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health and fertility benefits of Orange Spice Carrots 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).

Ingredients

2 pounds medium carrots or baby carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first seven ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until carrots are tender.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into carrot mixture until sauce is thickened.

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