Sauce and Condiment: Indian Marinade

Great marinade for chicken or turkey.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon

Health benefits of Indian Marinade

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. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

2 tsps crumbled bay leaves
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsps ginger
2 tsps paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 cloves garlic
6 tsps ginger, minced
2 jalapeno peppers

Instructions

1. Mince or press garlic then combine with ginger and jalapenos in a bowl.

2. Add lemon juice, bay leaves and spices.

3. Marinate chicken or turkey for several hours.