Cinnamon always reminds me of gingerbread, fall, winter... a comforting flavor for cold seasons.
Cinnamon can be used in so many different ways, whether we use it in salted meals or desserts, in apple or pear sauce, pies, or even in drinks like warm apple juice or the famous «pumpkin spice latté» from a famous American coffee shop chain, we always enjoy it!
Not only does cinnamon bring a nice spicy flavor that makes our taste buds excited (for those who like it, of course…), but it has numerous benefits and is a valuable ally for our health. I had a nice time looking for information about this surprising ingredient and felt like sharing what I could find.
powerful antioxidant which helps our body to prevent and fight against some diseases, such as cardio-vascular diseases, certain types of cancers (colon, stomach, breast, bone, leukemia, lymphoma) and age-related diseases.
Stimulates our brain, which helps to prevent some diseases like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s
Sontains a lot of fibers, that is quite surprising because usually in our mind we associate fibers to green vegetables, but cinnamon is indeed surprising: one 2-gramme teaspoon contains 1,3g of fibers (the recommended daily intake for the age range of 19 to 50 years old is 25g for women and 38g for men)
High in calcium, manganese and iron.
Boosts our immune system and energizes our system
its antibacterial properties are helpful, especially in case of sore throat, for example, associated with a spoonful of honey mixed in a hot drink
antiseptic enhances the digestion and digestive organs fights against cholesterol and helps regulate diabetes/rate of sugar in the blood.
As you can see, Mother Nature has a lot of remedies available for us. Take care and spice up your life with cinnamon!
