Health benefits of cinnamon

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Have you heard about the health benefits of cinnamon? This common spice is a powerhouse of goodness. Firstly, it is packed with antioxidants and trace elements that are important for our health - scientists have detected more than 40 so far! It also has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers increasingly believe that chronic inflammation in the body underlies most, if not all, serious diseases, so it stands to reason that anything that can help reduce inflammation is going to be helpful to our health. Cinnamon helps reduce bad cholesterol and high blood pressure, and also helps balance blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity, which is a great help for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes. It boosts immune levels and can help prevent cognitive decline, and may even help to prevent cancer. All these benefits can be gained from as little as half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day. Also, if you have been trying to give up sugar in your coffee, but can't get past that last spoonful, try a good sprinkling of cinnamon instead - it will sweeten it just enough so you don't need the sugar. For something so cheap and so readily available, this spice is close to miraculous.