Breakfast: Orange-Spice Chia Smoothie

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Honey, Chia Seeds

Health and fertility benefits of Orange-Spice Chia Smoothie

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). One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Chia seeds are made up of 60% Omega-3 fatty acids and are the highest source of protein out of any type of seed.

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon chia seeds, plus more for garnish, optional
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for garnish, optional
1 teaspoon chopped peeled gingerroot (about one 1/2-inch piece)
1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
2 seedless oranges, peeled and segmented

Instructions

Blend the coconut milk, chia seeds, honey, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, oranges and 3 ice cubes in a blender on low speed until everything begins to combine. Raise the setting to high and blend until everything is well combined and the smoothie begins to have a creamy consistency. Taste; if you like it colder, add more ice cubes and blend until smooth.
Pour into two glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and chia seeds if using.

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