Passionately Raw!

  This is the easiest, quickest raw jam recipe ever. You can make it with fruits and chia seeds only. Jams and preserves are not normally considered to be a healthy food, but this one is different. There is no need for additional sweeteners if you are using ripe fruits. I added Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) not only for extra flavor but also because it helps prevent post-meal blood sugar spikes and enhances insulin signaling. Unlike the cassia cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon contains very little coumarin. Coumarin is a natural compound found in cinnamon. It is a blood thinner. If used in high amounts, it may be toxic to the kidneys and the liver. With its minuscule content of coumarin (0,004%),  Ceylon cinnamon can be used daily without any adverse reactions provided you are not allergic to it. A safe daily dose of this spice is about 5 grams. 1-2 grams per day spread over two to three carbohydrates containing meals is a maintenance dose often suggested for a long te...