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Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices in the world, used to enhance the flavour of our meals and add a sweet taste to different recipes. Nope only is it popular for its taste, but it also contains important health promoting abilities and medicinal properties. Ceylon cinnamon is becoming especially popular for this reason, with it containing many different compounds that can fight disease and infections, reduce inflammation and is packed with antioxidants. When consuming ceylon cinnamon regularly, you do not need to eat it in large amounts to obtain these health benefits, with one teaspoon to one tablespoon being more then enough. Now, lets discuss some of the amazing health benefits of consuming ceylon cinnamon regularly.
1. First, ceylon cinnamon is loaded with many different types of vitamins, minerals and other healthy compounds that can improve our overall health. It is an excellent source of manganese, as well as calcium, iron, vitamin K, copper and magnesium to name a few. Ceylon cinnamon is also a great source of dietary fibre, contains many different antioxidant compounds and is low in calories.
2. Not only is ceylon cinnamon nutrient dense, but it is also loaded with important antioxidant compounds that can reduce the risk of chronic disease while also reducing free radicals and oxidative damage in the body. Ceylon cinnamon is an excellent source if powerful and potent antioxidants known as polyphenols. Due to its high levels of antioxidants, many are now considering ceylon cinnamon to be a superfood. Studies have also shown that ceylon cinnamon, when consumed regularly, can enhance antioxidant enzyme activity in the body.
3. One of ceylon cinnamons most important health benefits is its ability to help improve and regulate blood sugar levels. This allows ceylon cinnamon to improve insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance. This can help reduce the risk of developing metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, two serious health problems which can lead to health complications. This allows ceylon cinnamon to help lover blood sugar levels and significantly reduce insulin resistance, while also promoting powerful anti-diabetic effects.
4. If you are looking to improve the overall health of your heart and cardiovascular system and reduce the risk of developing heart disease, ceylon cinnamon is a great choice. It can help to lower and regulate “bad” LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol levels and triglycerides. Even more impressive, it can help to sustain and may even increase “good” HDL cholesterol. Studies have also shown that ceylon cinnamon can also help to reduce blood pressure since it contains a compounds known as cinnamic acid which has powerful anti-inflammatory abilities.
5. Lastly, consuming ceylon cinnamon regularly may help to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer. This is often attributed to its anti-inflammatory compounds and high levels of antioxidant compounds. These compounds can help to boost and strengthen the immune system while also eliminating damaging free radicals and oxidative stress which can lead to disease. Always discuss with your medical practitioner for further treatment and prevention methods in this regard.
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