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One of my fondest memories growing up was coming home from kindergarten and sitting down at my own little table in front of the TV to watch Casey Jones (Minnesota thing) while eating a full plate of french toast bathed in cinnamon and sugar. I was hard to please when it came to food, but nothing satisfied me more than my cinnamon and sugar french toast.
In those days, cinnamon simply added flavor to a dish. Today, we have discovered that cinnamon offers many health benefits.
Cinnamon is the inner bark of a tropical evergreen tree. There are several different species of cinnamon. Visit Encyclopedia of Spices to learn more.
In 2003, NewScientist published an article on how cinnamon affects the blood. Adding a half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day reduces blood sugar levels in diabetics. In Ayurveda, an traditional medicine of India, it is used as a remedy for indigestion, colds, and diabetes. Chinese medicine it is used for colds, flatulence, nausia, diarrhea, and menstral cramps. It is also said that it increases energy and circulation.
U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, published a study where researchers determined that cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
With all the health benefits surrounding cinnamon, adding a simple 1/2 teaspoon a day might just keep the doctor away. I am not suggesting to reach for the cinnamon danish, although, that sounds tempting. Instead try sprinkling it on your morning cereal, or on an apple or peach. Try adding a pinch to your favorite sweet potato recipe or on your carrots. Add it to your favorite tea or smoothie.
How about cinnamon on your chicken? Click here for a few recipes.
Be creative when it comes to your health. Try cinnamon.
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