Here’s Why We Should Sprinkle More Cinnamon into Our Food

  • Cinnamon has such a comforting and warm smell. A sprinkle on some of your food here and there can aid many parts of your body including your heart, teeth and immune system. You’ll never underestimate the power of this simple spice again!

    1. Antioxidants. These compounds work to reduce free radical damage in the body and can slow the aging process. In terms of its antioxidant content, cinnamon outranks many superfoods.

    2. Anti-inflammatory effects. Scientists believe that the consumption of cinnamon can help the body reduce swelling, repair tissue damage, relieve muscle soreness and lower allergic reactions.

    3. Heart health. Consuming cinnamon can help reduce your LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol, while keeping your HDL (“good”) cholesterol stable.

    Additionally, cinnamon works as a blood coagulant and can help the body form blood clots.

    4. Diabetes. Another benefit of cinnamon is its ability to help lower blood sugar levels and improve sensitivity to the hormone insulin.

    5. Brain function. Cinnamon’s antioxidant properties also may benefit cognitive function and overall brain health, offering protection form neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

    6. Cancer protection. The compound cinnamaldehyde found in cinnamon may help the body fight tumor growth, DNA damage and cell mutation. This benefit shows especially promising results in colon cancer research.

    7. Infections and viruses. Studies have shown cinnamon oil to be effective in treating respiratory tract infections caused by fungi, and it can help inhibit the growth of certain dangerous bacteria, such as listeria and salmonella.

    More human trials are needed, but laboratory studies have demonstrated that cinnamon may fight the HIV virus.

    8. Dental health. Cinnamon is a natural way of killing the microflora that can lead to tooth decay, mouth infections and bad breath.

    9. Candida yeast levels. The anti-fungal properties in cinnamon can help lower the amount of dangerous candida albicans in the digestive tract. Overgrowth of Candida can lead to digestive and autoimmune symptoms.

    10. Healthy skin. Cinnamon and honey – another natural healer — are a successful combination to treat acne, rosacea and signs of skin allergies.

    As a natural sweetener, cinnamon contains no sugar and very few calories.

    Be sure to look for the “ceylon” variety, also known as “true cinnamon,” for the most nutritional benefits.

    Did you know about any of these health benefits of cinnamon? What are ways that you include cinnamon in your diet?

    Article Source: Off The Grid News



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