Lunch: Mixed Fruit Cider

A hot drink that's perfect for cold weather.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon, Pineapple

Health and fertility benefits of Mixed Fruit Cider

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

Ingredients

1 quart apple cider
1 quart pineapple juice
3 sticks cinnamon
2 lemons, thinly sliced
1 orange, thinly sliced

Instructions

In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain mixture, discarding solids. Serve warm. Makes 2 quarts.

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