Adding just a little bit of cinnamon to your diet can produce powerful health benefits.
Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants, has potent anti-inflammatory properties, helps keep blood sugar in check, and protects against a range of diseases.
In fact, a recent meta-analysis of clinical trials in patients with metabolic diseases found that cinnamon led to significant reductions in:
Total Cholesterol (−11.67 mg/dL)
LDL Cholesterol (−6.36 mg/dL)
Triglycerides (−16.27 mg/dL)
Glucose (−11.39 mg/dL)
Waist Circumference (−1.68 cm)
Systolic Blood Pressure (−3.95 mmHg)
Diastolic Blood Pressure (−3.36 mmHg)
Cinnamon also had a favorable impact on HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
The analysis showed that the effects were most robust with cinnamon supplementation up to 1.5 grams.
Keep in mind that not all cinnamon is created equal. There are two main types of cinnamon: Ceylon and Cassia.
It is better to use Ceylon, also known as “true cinnamon.” The Cassia variety contains significant amounts of a compound called coumarin, which is thought to be harmful in large doses. Ceylon is much better in this regard.
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Cinnamon is one of the healthiest spices in the world.
Add cinnamon to your daily diet by sprinkling it into oatmeal, smoothies, tea, yogurt, baked goods, or any other of your favorite foods.