Cinnamon

Cinnamon: Heals and slims! 

Perhaps it is the most famous spice, but certainly also the most loved. 

But how well does he know its properties?






A little history…


Cinnamon is one of the most widespread spices in the world. It was known to the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians while it is even mentioned in the Old Testament as "cinnamon". Written testimonies of the 1st century AD. they report that 350 grams of cinnamon was worth as much as 5 kilograms of silver, while a few centuries ago even wars were fought for its sake!


The plant

There are 250 varieties of plants from which cinnamon can be extracted but only four are used. The most important varieties are cinnamon or genuine  (Cinnamomum verum) referred to in the market as Ceylon and cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) referred to as Chinese.

Cassia and Ceylon cinnamon come from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, the  Ceylon  cinnamon is preferable. Ceylon cinnamon is usually more expensive than cassia, and is also more closely associated with potential health benefits.




Main benefits

• Blood sugar reduction: People who have difficulty with their blood sugar levels, especially diabetics, can  use cinnamon because it helps the body respond to insulin more effectively, which encourages  healthy blood sugar levels. Cinnamon is one of the  best foods to control diabetes 
• Reduces cholesterol: Studies have shown that a minimum of 1 gram of cinnamon per day encourages  healthy blood sugar levels among type 2 diabetics
• It's a powerful antioxidant: When it comes to the most powerful and effective antioxidants in the world,  the cinnamon you place  really at the top The body uses antioxidants to clean and keep  the harmful roots. Can  also help  cells from every part of your body to recover much faster from wear and tear. 
• It has antibacterial and antifungal properties: When used in oil form, it has strong antibacterial properties and is widely used to fight fungal infections
• Helps digestion: The antibacterial properties it contains help the infected digestive system to promote the healthy breakdown of food. It has also been shown to ease bloating,  nausea and also helps  in the digestion of dairy products and the treatment of diarrhea. 

Cinnamon the fat burner

Cinnamon can also be considered a "fat burner" in an indirect way because it increases insulin sensitivity, thus controlling blood glucose while producing less insulin which tends to accumulate fat in the body. In conclusion, it has a positive effect on the burning of fat and mainly local fat especially in the abdominal area.