Lunch: Autumn Granola

Your favorite granola with pumpkin seeds and a little spice.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Cranberries

Health and fertility benefits of Autumn Granola

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). Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups granola
1 cup pumpkin seeds, roasted and salted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until well incorporated. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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