Lunch: Merguez Spice

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health and fertility benefits of Merguez Spice

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

1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sumac
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

Toast the coriander, cumin and fennel seeds in a small pan over medium heat until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a mortar with pestle or a spice grinder and grind until fine. Mix together with the salt, allspice, cinnamon, sumac, black pepper, cayenne and garlic. Store in an airtight container.
NotesThis recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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