Cinnamon is one of the ingredients of traditional Chinese and Indian herbs. Cinnamon powder is a food which have health care effects. Cinnamon powder is a powder made from dried skin and bark of cinnamon. In the usual life, we can make cinnamon powder into cinnamon tea for drinking, and can also be added to other soups to drink together. Many people now use cinnamon as a general tonic for many diseases.
Nutritional value of cinnamon:
- Enhance brain function
The ingredients contained in cinnamon can improve brain function. It improves memory, concentration and attention, and reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Adding a little cinnamon to your diet every day helps fight irritability and depression and avoids headaches. - Weight loss
Because cinnamon increases the rate of metabolism and regulate blood sugar levels in the body, eating a small amount of cinnamon with a reasonable regular exercise can help to lose weight. - Gum health
Because of the medicinal elements contained in cinnamon, the addition of cinnamon to the mouthwash helps protect the gums and teeth and improves the tone. - Control mood swings in premenstrual syndrome
Cinnamon contains a manganese element that helps control mood swings and has a role in limb cramps. - Treat diabetes
According to an experimental survey conducted by the US Department of Agriculture, cinnamon powder can not only serve as a spice for foods such as cakes, but also enhance the response of cells to insulin, so it is a boon for diabetic patients. According to professional research reports, cinnamon contains some nutrients that can accelerate the decomposition of sugar by 20 times.
How to eat cinnamon:
- 1. Cinnamon can be ground into a powder and added to your food.
- 2. Cinnamon powder can also be purchased from most food stores and made into tablets or capsules as a cinnamon supplement.
- 3. Cinnamon can also be made into essential oils, applied to the skin or directly ingested into the body. To use cinnamon oil internally, you can add one drop to the water or mix it with honey or fruit smoothies as a dietary supplement.
Possible side effects:
Some people may have an allergic reaction to cinnamon. Cinnamon may react with other drugs. The amount of cinnamon supplements varies to different people, so consult a doctor before taking it. In addition, pregnant women, children, and patients with bleeding disorders should ask your doctor about the risks and benefits of cinnamon supplements before taking them.
