Lunch: Papaya Syrup

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Pineapple

Health and fertility benefits of Papaya Syrup

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). Pineapples are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.

Ingredients

1 large ripe papaya—peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 -inch dice
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 dried red chiles
6 black peppercorns
2 allspice berries
3 inches of cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the papaya, pineapple juice, water, sugar, lime juice, chiles, peppercorns, allspice, cinnamon stick, fennel and coriander; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to moderately low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the papaya just begins to fall apart, about 20 minutes.
Strain the syrup through a fine sieve, pressing on the papaya to puree it. Return the puree to the saucepan and add the cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, then cook over moderate heat until thick, about 5 minutes.

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