cinnamon is more then just a spice

August 12, 2008 8:52am CST
Cinnamon Spice Benefits Blood Sugar and Cholesterolapparently, cinnamon may be a help to control blood sugar (glucose) levels and blood lipid levels in type 2 diabetics.. Cinnamon has been found to triple insulin's ability to metabolize blood sugar, or glucose, according to research conducted at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. Because of this ability, cinnamon protects against diabetes, reduces hunger, and helps control sugar cravings, thus making it easier to control weight. think i be having more cinnamon in my diet cinnamon on apples or any fruit is nice.. maybe french toast in cinnamon. pumpkin pie and cinnamon. have any suggestions for cinnamon?
2 responses
brimia
@brimia (6581)
• United States
12 Aug 08
I love cinnamon. I've heard that it's good for blood glucose and also antibacterial. I put cinnamon on/in tons of things in my oatmeal, on cereal, fruit salad, applesauce, in breads, and (of course) cinnamon rolls, muffins, cakes, cookies (especially oatmeal), apple pie, and sometimes on peanut butter sandwiches. I even sprinkle a little in chili. I like to use cinnamon sticks in cider and tea.
mandykaren
@mandykaren (2040)
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12 Aug 08
wow you do love cinnamon.. i only just discovered the health benefits of it.. i was quite amazed.. cinnamon sticks hehe.. was one time, when mum was over, she went to eat one as it WAS haha, she thought it was a sweet, my son gave it to her as joke but didn't think she would take a bite.. her face was a classic thanks for response
brimia
@brimia (6581)
• United States
12 Aug 08
Yikes! that would be an unpleasant surprise :-p
snowy
@snowy22315 (169584)
• United States
12 Aug 08
I totally love cinammon. It is great on apple and apple products. I like that companies seem to be putting it into cereals more. It is a very healthy spice and one that I like to eat alot. One of my very favorites.
mandykaren
@mandykaren (2040)
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12 Aug 08
me too but didnt realise the benefits of cinnamon until now which is great news since i love cinnamon.. I totally love it with apple in pies and crumbles, it just compliments apples so well and yes it seems to be used in many cereals.. maybe it is because of the health benefits thanks for response. have nice day