The health benefits and uses of cinnamon.
1. Cinnamon has been used for thousands of years as a natural medicine and for a healthy body.
2. It was highly prized by ancient cultures and was thought of as a gift, fine enough for the gods in ancient Greece.
3. This spice comes from the soft bark within cinnamomum trees. You can buy this as “cinnamon sticks” or in powdered form.
4. Eating cinnamon daily can help to keep your body healthy, due to the high contents of antioxidants.
5. In fact, cinnamon is in the top 10 most powerful antioxidant spices in the world, helping to boost the immune system and destroy harmful bacteria.
6. Cinnamon has been shown to be highly effective at treating diabetes naturally. It can reduce insulin resistance and lower blood sugar levels.
7. This also helps to balance out your hormones, giving you more energy. Your body will be able to tolerate glucose much better.
8. Taking a teaspoon of ground cinnamon powder daily will help you to lose weight.
9. There are two main varieties of cinnamon, Cassia and Ceylon. You should use organic Ceylon cinnamon for the best effects. This variety costs more but is classed as “true cinnamon.”
10. The common variety is Cassia and this can be harmful to the liver in large amounts, however Ceylon is completely safe in large amounts.
11. Cinnamon is an anti-inflammatory food which can also prevent blood clots. This is due to the cinnamaldehyde contained within.
12. It’s known to be anti-aging and the cause of healthy radiant skin.
13. This will kill yeast infections such as candida overgrowth in the body. This works best by drinking carrot juice combined with a little cinnamon regularly.
14. It has been used as a preservative for many years. Cinnamon oil can be used in baking to keep food fresh for longer such as bread and pastries.
15. You can use honey with cinnamon to make a facial mask for acne, please see our other video on this to learn more.
16. Cinnamon is great for the brain. It has been shown to boost cognitive function giving you better mental clarity and memory. This can work well for the elderly to stay sharp.
17. It also contains manganese and calcium which can improve the health of the colon and prevent heart disease.
18. It is used in many recipes because of its delicious flavor. When eaten it provides a warming effect which is great for the winter.
19. One of the best combinations is apple with cinnamon. The flavors work well together in delicious pies, chutneys and they are also used to make a weight loss drink.
20. Cinnamon has a very powerful smell and has been combined with many other scents to make essential oils, fragrances and incense sticks.
21. If you have a urinary tract infection, you should drink lots of water with added cinnamon powder. This acts as a diuretic and will help to flush the body and clear out the infection.
22. I would recommend adding a little cinnamon to porridge or your breakfast cereal instead of sugar. This is very delicious and a great way to start your day.
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