Cinnamon for Health
By destinycole
@destinycole (827)
February 25, 2007 5:00pm CST
Who would have thought that cinnamon would be so healthy, cheap and nutritious.
Cinnamon, ground
Although available throughout the year, the fragrant, sweet and warm taste of cinnamon is a perfect spice to use during the winter months.
Cinnamon has a long history both as a spice and as a medicine. It is the brown bark of the cinnamon tree, which is available in its dried tubular form known as a quill or as ground powder. The two varieties of cinnamon, Chinese and Ceylon, have similar flavor, however the cinnamon from Ceylon is slightly sweeter, more refined and more difficult to find in local markets.
A young friend introduced me to the wonders of cinnamon.
It relaxes you, helps you to sleep, helps to lower your cholesterol and blood sugar, thins the blood.
DO NOT stop any medication that your doctor has prescribed
DO NOT take if you allergic to Cinnamon
It is a spice, follow the instructions and if you are made unwell by taking it stop immediately.
If pregnant or suffering any medical condition at all consult your doctor. I am not responsible for the consumption of cinnamon I am just telling you what it has done for me and my family.
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=68
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12 responses
@ProfessorPharmacist (1107)
• Egypt
26 Feb 07
Most of your information about Cinnamon Bark is true!.
@destinycole (827)
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26 Feb 07
Thank you I don't think we can go far wrong if the World Health Organisation advocates its qualities. :)
@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
26 Feb 07
Thanks for the info. I loooooove cinnamon and buy it whenever I remember to do so. I didn't know there was a cinnamon tea, I'll definately look for that.
@beaniegdi (1964)
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26 Feb 07
I had no idea cinnamon was so good for your health. I love the taste of it with apples and sultanas. I will start using it more as it does taste good but now I know how good for you it is it has made me want to try it in more recipes. Thanks for sharing.
@highflyingxangel (9225)
• United States
11 Mar 07
My mom has diabetes. Whenever she doesn't have access to her medication, but has something cinnamon around, she takes that and it really helps control her blood sugar for the time being.
@recycledgoth (9894)
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25 Feb 07
Cinnamon is my favourite spice, a wonderful fragrance and taste. I use cinnamon sticks in hot chocolate at night to help me sleep.
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@goddesslynne (19)
• United States
25 Feb 07
Yes, I recently read about cinnamon helping with blood-sugar levels. Very interesting!! I'd be interested in more information about how much, how often to use.
@mdbpineda (219)
• Philippines
11 Mar 07
i did not know that cinnamon was good for the health. I like cinnamon, this is one of my favorite flavor. i will eat mor cinnamon now since it is good for the health.
