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Cinnamon for Health

February 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Health Benefits of Cinnamon“Sticky cinnamon buns belong to Philadelphia as do Independence Hall and the Twelfth Street Market. This is a bun of true cinnamon flavor, of a stickiness incarnate.” — Best Recipes of 1949 (This Week Magazine)

Cinnamon is a relatively common spice that adds a delicious aroma to just about anything, sweet or savory.  Did you know there are some amazing health benefits in cinnamon? Studies have shown that there is evidence cinnamon is good for us in the following ways:  

  • 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon a day can lower LDL cholesterol.
  • The smell can boost memory and cognitive function.
  • Cinnamon can help regulate the blood sugar — beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes.
  • Cinnamon can stop medication-resistant yeast infections.
  • Cinnamon  can lessen the growth of  leukemia and lyphoma cancer cells.
  • It can be an anti-clotting agent for the blood.
  • It is a great source of iron, manganese, fiber and calcium.
  • It can reduce arthritis pain when taken with honey.

Tags: Celiac · Could Be Any Food Thing · Diabetic · Food Quotes · Food as Medicine · Gluten Free · Healthy Food · Herbs & Spices · Nutrition · Sugar Free

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