When it comes to the holiday season, we have more opportunities to add cinnamon to our diets because for this time of year — when it comes to spices — cinnamon is a main contender. It has countless health benefits. For one, it regulates metabolism and energy. It also contains anti-inflammatory properties, and can lower blood sugar levels. Not only that, cinnamon is a cancer ... Continue Reading
The Incredible Benefits of Cinnamon
There are so many health benefits of cinnamon that aren't well known! Interestingly, cinnamon spice has two varieties: Ceylon Cinnamon and Cassia Cinnamon. Botanically, it is known as either Cinnamomum zeylanicum or Cinnamon Cassia. Cinnamon is derived from trees belonging to the Lauraccea family. The trees are moderate in size and look like evergreens, with long leaves and ... Continue Reading
Eat Cinnamon to Curb Appetite, Lower Blood Sugar and Prevent Diabetes II
(BeWellBuzz) Cinnamon is one of those sweet and simple things in life that we can say "yes" to and receive lots of benefits. As with so many things today, the cheap stuff in the store might not measure up, though. The research in this article is involved with "Sri Lanka ceylon," aka cinnamomum zeylanicum, also cinnamomum verum, or true cinnamon, although I've seen some studies ... Continue Reading