Lunch: Cajun Gazpacho Recipe

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon

Health benefits of Cajun Gazpacho Recipe

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

6 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
6 green onions, cut into pieces
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 bottle (46 ounces) tomato juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp, lump crabmeat and/or crawfish

Instructions

In a food processor, process the first eight ingredients in batches until finely chopped.
In a large bowl, combine the tomato juice, lemon juice, vinegar, pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, garlic, seasonings and chopped vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Just before serving, stir in oil. Garnish servings with shrimp, crabmeat and/or crawfish.

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