Lunch: The Texas Toddy

It was a trip to Austin, Texas that inspired Munoz to make this drink. Surprised to discover that there are a handful of apple orchards down there, the visit reminded him of autumn in elementary school when each class would take a field trip to the orchar

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of The Texas Toddy

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.

Ingredients

6 oz. warm mulled cider
Orange segments
cinnamon stick
A few cloves
1 bay leaf
honey
2 oz. Spiced Rum (Cruzan)
1 tbsp. cloves
Cinnamon chili-spiced rim (see below)
Floating orange slice

Instructions

To make the mulled cider: Combine cider, orange segments, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaf, and honey in a small saucepan. Steep over low heat (do not boil) for 30 minutes.
Prepare the cinnamon chili rim: Combine all ingredients. Dampen the glass rim and dip in the sugar mixture. Strain the cider and pour into the prepared glass.

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