Cinnamon - A Spice Fit For ALL SEASONS!
- Shalie Kae Bireta
- Nov 22, 2017
- 2 min read
So many of us associate the smell of cinnamon as a favorite aroma of fall. Guilty is charged.... I am one of those people. Everything pumpkin pie and cinnamon? Please and thanks. The sweet spice has a way of making me want to curl up on the couch with a warm beverage to impatiently await to watch the first snow fall. After the season changes to spring, suddenly those homey, comforting spices are soon forgotten. STOP! Not so fast. Keep the cinnamon within your reach. Here are 10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon that will may make you want to include it in your diet every day, as well as a few of my favorite ways to incorporate it in foods that are already staples in your diet!
10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Lower Cholesterol
Studies have shown that just ½ teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.
Blood Sugar Regulation
Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar ( people affected by Type 2 diabetes, this is a huge benefit to you!)
Yeast Infection Help
Studies have shown cinnamon to have amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.
Cancer Prevention
In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
Anti-Clotting
Cinnamon aides in reducing blood clotting.
Arthritis Relief
In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.
Anti-Bacterial
Cinnamon inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
Brain Health
One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.
E. Coli Fighter
Kansas State University researches discovered that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices,
High in Nutrients
Cinnamon is an excellent source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.
Some of my PERSONAL favorite ways to include cinnamon in my daily diet include:
Coffee and Matcha! I love to add a dash of cinnamon to give a slight sweetness and burst of flavor.
Sprinkled on top of....
bananas and peanut butter
yogurt and paleo granola ( nut based)
ezekial toast with bananas and chia seeds
apple slices
roasted sweet potatoes
roasted acorn squash
roasted pumpkin
egg whites and peanut butter
oatmeal and overnight oats
Do you have different ways you love to include and incorporate cinnamon in your day to day diet? I would love for you to shoot me a message to share! I'll be sure to include your message for others and give you a proper shoutout.
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