Drink: Spiked Apple Cider Cocktail

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Spiked Apple Cider Cocktail

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.

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider
4 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
1 small piece of fresh ginger
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 lemons, juiced
1 Granny Smith apple, washed, cored, skin-on and cut into thin sticks
1 bottle dry Cava or Prosecco, chilled

Instructions

In a medium-size pot combine the cider, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir to blend and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half. Cool. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate.
When ready to serve pour the cider halfway up champagne flutes, add one or two apple sticks, and top with Cava.

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