Can't Miss It! Health Benefits of Cinnamon!

At the end of the day, cinnamon is one of the most delicious and healthiest spices on the planet.It can lower blood sugar levels, reduce heart disease risk factors, and has a plethora of other impressive health benefits.Just make sure to get Ceylon cinnamon, or stick to small doses if you’re using the Cassia variety.

One tablespoon of ground cinnamon contains:
•19 calories
•0 grams of fat, sugar, or protein
•4 grams of fiber
•68% manganese
•8% calcium
•4% iron
•3% Vitamin K

Cinnamon is packed with a variety of protective antioxidants that reduce free radical damage and slow the aging process; in fact researchers have identified forty-one different protective compounds of cinnamon to date!

Cinnamon is known to have an anti-diabetic effect. It helps lower blood sugar levels and also can improve sensitivity to the hormone insulin, which is the vital hormone needed for keeping blood sugar levels balanced.

Cinnamon has been widely studied for its potential use in cancer prevention and treatment.Overall, the evidence is limited to test tube experiments and animal studies, which suggest that cinnamon extracts may protect against cancer

Inflammation in the body is incredibly important.It helps the body fight infections and repair tissue damage.However, inflammation can become a problem when it is chronic (long-term) and directed against the body’s own tissues.

Cinnamon has been proven to fight fungal, bacterial, and viral elements in foods, thus preventing spoilage. It’s no surprise that in the Middle Ages, when food spoilage was far more frequent due to lack of refrigeration, many recipes, both sweet and savory, were flavored with the spice.