Tip of the Day: Cinnamon

Cinnamon is rich in manganese, iron, calcium and fiber. It has been used since medieval times to cure diarrhea, indigestion and bloating. In addition, it helps prevent the spread of cancer cells, the formation of stomach ulcers, and assists in curing bacterial infections.  

Adding one scoop if cinnamon to your diet has a regulatory effect on blood sugar levels and simultaneously increases insulin levels in the body which increases the metabolism of glucose. It influences the manner in which sugar is metabolized by the body and prevents the transformation of the metabolized sugar into fat.
 Cinnamon also delays the passing of food from the stomach into the intestine. Hence, you feel satisfied for a longer time and eat less.  In simple terms, cinnamon helps you lose weight. You can add cinnamon to herbal tea to get a cup of healthy and tasty tea.

 Alternatively, add a teaspoon of cinnamon to your breakfast cereal or oatmeal, sprinkle it on your toast or add it to your morning cup of coffee. The addition of cinnamon to foods such as butter and cheese, and pies such as apple and peach pies, enhances their taste. It can also be added to fruit juices and ciders for the same purpose. Alternatively, you can take cinnamon capsules as an easier alternative to the above.