Breakfast: Pineapple Oatmeal Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Nuts, Walnuts, Pineapple

Health and fertility benefits of Pineapple Oatmeal 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). Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss. Pineapples are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup DOLE® Canned 100% Pineapple Juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Fat-free milk, optional

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring water, pineapple juice and salt to a boil over medium heat. Stir in oats; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat. Stir in pineapple, raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with walnuts. Serve with milk if desired.

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