Cinnamon can be used as a medicinal plant because it has properties that improve the health of the individual.
The main benefits of cinnamon include:
- Help control diabetes because it improves the use of sugar;
- Improve digestive disorders such as gas, spasmodic problems and to treat diarrhea due to its antibacterial, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effect;
- Combat respiratory infections because it has a drying effect on the mucous membranes and is a natural expectorant;
- Decrease fatigue and improve mood because it increases resistance to stress;
- Help fight cholesterol by the presence of antioxidants;
- It helps in digestion, especially when mixed with honey because honey has enzymes that facilitate digestion and cinnamon antibacterial, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effect;
- Reduce the risk of cancer by containing a high amount of antioxidants that eliminate metabolites and free radicals responsible for various types of disease in the body;
- Decreases appetite as it is rich in fiber;
- It reduces the accumulation of fat because it improves tissue sensitivity to the action of insulin;
- It improves intimate contact because it is an aphrodisiac and improves blood circulation, increasing sensitivity and pleasure, which also favors sexual contact.
Cinnamon can be used in several ways, one of them is to sprinkle the cinnamon powder on desserts, creams, mousses and porridge thus having all the benefits of cinnamon powder . Another way to consume cinnamon is tea. Check out the recipe for Ginger Tea and Cinnamon Cough.
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Cinnamon Nutrition Information
| Components | Amount per 100 g of cinnamon |
| Energy | 252 calories |
| Water | 10 g |
| Proteins | 3.9 g |
| Fats | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55.5 g |
| Fibers | 24.4 g |
| Vitamin A | 26 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 28 mg |
| Calcium | 1228 mg |
| Iron | 38 mg |
To get all the benefits of cinnamon for health you just need to consume 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder per day.
How to use cinnamon
The used parts of cinnamon are its bark, found in supermarkets in the form of cinnamon stick, and its essential oil, which can be found in natural food stores or manipulating pharmacies.
A popular way to enjoy the benefits of cinnamon is to use it as a seasoning in meat, fish, chicken and even tofu. To do this simply grind, 2 stars of anise, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of coarse salt and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Store the seasoning in the refrigerator and it is ready to use at any time.
Another very popular form is cinnamon tea. To make put 1 stick of cinnamon in a cup of boiling water, letting stand for 10 minutes. Then consume up to 3 cups a day, before meals.
Sprinkling 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon on fruit salad or oatmeal are great strategies for naturally lowering blood glucose, being useful in controlling diabetes and for weight loss. Here's how to do the cinnamon diet to lose up to 4 kg per month.
Properties of cinnamon
Cinnamon has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antioxidant action, it still stimulates the body's defenses, having antispasmodic action, anesthesia and probiotics. That's why cinnamon is good for improving circulation, lowering cholesterol, increasing resistance to stress, improving insulin action, improving mental energy, concentration, and personal motivation. It is also good for drying phlegm, is rich in magnesium and controls muscle pain and stiffness.
Side effects and contraindications
The side effects of cinnamon include allergies and skin irritation, and should not be consumed in case of gastric or intestinal ulcers. Cinnamon should also not be consumed during pregnancy because it favors uterine contraction that can lead to miscarriage or premature delivery.
Healthy Recipes with Cinnamon
Banana and Cinnamon Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 2 ¼ cups of wheat flour
- 1 cup demerara sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ cups milk tea
- 2 kneaded bananas
- 1 cup of oil
- ½ cup of ground nuts
Method of preparation:
Beat the eggs, sugar, milk and oil for about 5 minutes in the blender. Then add the wheat flour and the baking powder, pounding more to mix everything. Finally, pass the dough to a bowl, add the crushed bananas and the crushed nuts and stir well until the dough is even.
Place the dough in a greased form and bring to the oven preheated to 180º until browned. Then sprinkle cinnamon on top of the cake.
Roasted Apple Cinnamon Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 Units of Apple
- 2 Cinnamon Stick Units
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Method of preparation:
Wash the apples and remove the central part, where the stalk and seeds are, but without breaking the apples. Place the apples in a baking oven refractory by placing a cinnamon stick in the center and sprinkling with sugar. Bake at 200ºC for 15 minutes or until the apples are very tender.
