Lunch: Stone Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon, Honey, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Stone Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

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. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

6 cups chopped mixed stone fruit ( apricots, cherries, peaches, plums)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt

Instructions

For the salsa: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed stone fruits, honey, basil, lemon juice, cinnamon and salt. Stir to coat the fruit evenly. Taste and season accordingly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the chips: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Brush both sides of the flour tortillas with the melted butter. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over both sides of the tortillas. Cut the tortillas into 8 wedges. Place on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 20 minutes, flipping half way through. Serve with the fruit salsa.
Cook's Note: Feel free to add in other fruits to the salsa. Try strawberries, nectarines and mango.

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