I learned that cinnamon has wonderful and surprising benefits for our health! Not only does it taste great in our desserts but it's also great for the health. It is known to be excellent for Diabetics in that it regulates blood sugar. Cinnamon is sold in pill form, in teabags, in powder form and in its natural bark form. I must say that the tea tastes excellent! It is naturally sweet so no need to add sugar. Here are a couple more health benefits that cinnamon posesses:
1. The spice's aroma has been said to boost mood, cognitive function and memory. Specifically, notes the website World's Healthiest Foods: "cinnamon improved participants' scores on tasks related to attentional processes, virtual recognition memory, working memory, and visual-motor speed while working on a computer-based program."
2. It may lower blood sugar in individuals with diabetes. It can also help stabilize blood sugar, which assists in weight loss, so if you adore the flavor, add a dash to your morning cereal or cup of coffee each morning. With any luck, your hunger hunger and sugar cravings will be reduced throughout the day.
3. Just half a teaspoon a day may lower "bad cholesterol" (LDL), but this does not mean that you should forego exercise or wantonly indulge in foods high in saturated fats.
4. It can help stop the growth of bacteria in foods, thus making it a natural food preservative.
5. When mixed with hot water and honey or tea with ginger, it may prevent the onset of the flu or a cold. It may also alleviate headaches or migraines.
6. Cinnamon is also believed to be a homeopathic menstrual aid, in that it may ease uncomfortable cramping, but even bigger claims link it to fertility problems by jumpstarting irregular menstrual cycles.
7. High in antioxidants, the spice may come in handy treating acne issues and making way for clearer complexions. Learnvest.com suggests trying this treatment method: "Mix 1 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon with 3 tablespoons of honey, apply to the skin, and let the mixture sit for a few hours or overnight. Wash off with warm water."
8. Medication-resistant yeast infections may also benefit from the ingestion of cinnamon, based on its anti-fungal properties.
So keep these facts in mind and use cinnamon to your advantage!
Source: http://tinyurl.com/CinnamonTheRemedy
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