Benefits of Cinnamon

I bet you never thought to make cinnamon water at home or even thought about cinnamon water.  I make it twice a week and drink about 2 cups per day.  This is one of the foods I incorporated into my daily diet to help reduce my A1C.  This recipe is easy and so delicious you won’t believe it, in fact you'll find yourself craving it….just like your morning coffee.  Below you will find informational facts I have gathered to convince you of the benefits of cinnamon.

Here are some facts on the benefits of cinnamon:

—Boost Brain Function

Simply smelling cinnamon is enough to wake you up and improve your cognitive function. This means that things like focus, memory, and concentration will come easier to you.

—Controls Blood Sugar

If you are already a diabetic, controlling your sugar ensures that you are as healthy as possible living with this condition. Cinnamon is well-known for helping to control blood sugar because it has the ability to help the body respond to insulin. This is because cinnamon has compounds that inhibit the enzyme that can deactivate insulin receptors. This helps the cells in the body to better use glucose in the body.

—Healthy Colon

Cinnamon contains fiber and calcium, two nutrients that your body needs to ensure adequate colon function. They also help to remove excess bile because bile salts can damage cells in the colon. This works to protect the colon overall and prevent problems like diarrhea and constipation.

—Helps to fight Heart Disease

Cinnamon has the power to reduce your cholesterol levels keeping your blood vessels clean and healthy.

—Improves Blood Circulation

This spice helps to thin the blood because it contains coumarin which is a type of blood-thinning compound. Preventing your blood from getting too thick ensures that it flows freely and ensures oxygenation of the organs in your body.

—Helps with minor Respiratory infections

When you have a minor respiratory infection, cinnamon can help to alleviate some of the symptoms and speed up your overall recovery. Warm up the cinnamon water.

—Aids in Reducing Bad Cholesterol

This spice contains methylhydroxychalcone polymers which make it easier for the cells in the body to metabolize sugar. This helps to keep both cholesterol and triglyceride levels low, protecting your 

cardiovascular health.

—Arthritis pain

This spice helps to relieve arthritis pain by lowering cytokines, a substance that is associated with arthritis pain. Some studies show that those who eat a tablespoon of cinnamon each day either in foods or drinks tend to have less arthritis pain and are able to move easier.

—Natural breath freshener

Cinnamon helps to keep your mouth healthy and free of germs that cause bad breath.

Cinnamon Water Recipe

Ingredients:

4 cups water 

2 sticks organic cinnamon (do not skimp on this, it’s not expensive when you buy it in bulk) 

This recipe can be doubled, tripled….etc

Directions:

Set on medium heat and reduce to simmer and let steep for 30 minutes 

Cool and store in a pitcher in your fridge