Cinnamon is more than just the delicious spice you sprinkle on your coffee or enjoy in your pastries. It’s been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines for centuries too. So what benefits will you gain by adding the wonderfully aromatic bark of the Cinnamon tree to your diet:
1. Stabilize Blood Sugar
People with diabetes can benefit from using this spice, because it helps stabilize blood sugar when taken daily. Much of the damage to the body is caused by the spikes in blood sugar that patients suffer and this can be reduced by the healing effects of cinnamon.
2. Reduce Inflammation
The anti-oxidant properties of cinnamon mean that it helps against microbial attack and so can heal your digestive tract. It’s used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat stomach ailments such as flatulence and acidity, usually in the form of a hot beverage like tea.
3.Lower Cholesterol
Daily consumption of this spice has also been known to lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, whilst not affecting the good HDL. This is great news for your health!
4. Reduce Blood Pressure
There is some evidence that Cinnamon’s anti-inflammatory qualities may help lower blood pressure as well. This then helps prevent heart disease and strokes that can be aggravated by high blood pressure.
5. Prevent Alzheimer’s and Cancer
The spice is also being tested for the prevention of Alzheimer’s and dementia in the elderly and for cancer treatment. It keeps brain cells healthier and also helps the body heal itself. That’s why it may have anti-ageing benefits as well, keeping you looking younger and feeling fitter.
Just one teaspoon a day can make a difference to your health. So try adding cinnamon to your tea, sprinkling it on your cereal or dessert. Consider having it in the mornings for maximum benefit and enjoy a happier, healthier day.
