Breakfast: Apple Muesli with Goji Berries

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Honey, Apples, Flax Seed, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Apple Muesli with Goji Berries

One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full) Flaxseed can be used to combat PCOS as it helps decrease androgen levels. It contains lignans that increase the production of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) that binds testosterone in the blood, thereby preventing it from wreaking havoc in the body. Being high in fiber, flaxseed helps slow down glucose metabolism and lower cholesterol levels. The omega-3 fatty acids in this flaxseed also reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease. 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.

Ingredients

2 large apples, such as Granny Smith
1 cup rolled oats, kamut or spelt
3 tablespoons flax seeds
1 1/4 cups coconut water
1 1/4 cups plain 2 percent Greek yogurt
1/2 cup dried goji berries
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons honey
Pinch of salt
Fresh berries, granola and chopped nuts, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Using a box grater set over a large bowl, coarsely grate the apples, stopping when you reach the core. Add the rolled oats, flax seeds, coconut water, yogurt, goji berries and mint to the bowl and stir until thoroughly combined. Cover the muesli and refrigerate overnight.
Mix the honey and salt into the muesli and spoon into bowls. Garnish with berries, granola and nuts and serve.

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