The Benefits of Cinnamon: Fall's Favorite Spice

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As we enter the fall season, we start to enjoy the warm flavor of cinnamon in everything from lattes to baked goods. But this fall spice isn't just full of flavor - its also packed with numerous health benefits! Whether in stick or powdered form, cinnamon is a wonderful addition to numerous foods and drinks. Cinnamon, derived from the bark of trees, is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory factors, which can help protect your body from damage caused by free radicals and reduce inflammation.



Here are some of the key health benefits of cinnamon:

1. Anti-inflammatory properties: Cinnamon is packed with antioxidants, such as polyphenols, which help fight inflammation throughout the body.

2. Blood sugar regulation: Cinnamon improves insulin sensitivity, which helps your body process sugar more efficiently. By reducing blood sugar spikes, cinnamon may be especially beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes.

3. Heart health: Regular consumption of cinnamon has be linked to lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides while maintaining or even raising HDL (good) cholesterol.

4. Brain health: Some research suggests that cinnamon may protect against diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

So, the next time you sprinkle cinnamon on your oatmeal or stir it into your pumpkin spice latte, remember that you're not just adding flavor - you're boosting your health!

K.B.

Rao, P. V., & Gan, S. H. (2014). Cinnamon: a multifaceted medicinal plant. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2014, 642942. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/642942

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-cinnamon

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  1. Makenna SladkyOctober 8, 2024 at 9:49 AM

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    1. Makenna SladkyOctober 8, 2024 at 9:50 AM

      Cinnamon is definitely one of my favorite parts about the fall, and I am happy to know that it has more benefits than I thought it did!

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