Benefits Of Fake Cinnamon

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Fake Cinnamon is all over the place- Watch out of the following Cinnamon types which are imported from China Cinnamon is the notoriously famous spice that brings us back to such a happy place with lots of memories, fulfilled with rich flavor and that well known seductive smell which makes you drool over it. Poetic as I may sound, cinnamon can evoke some childhood memories and why wouldn’t it, its smell and taste is so memorable than many can’t survive without some stash hidden in the back of the cupboard. Luckily for us, cinnamon has also many benefits on our health and it’s strongly recommended for consumption. However, what if I told you that some of the packs of cinnamon, are in fact another scheme of China and that many products originating …show more content…

However, true cinnamon is little bit different from the above mentioned cinnamon, meaning that it differentiates in color (it’s much lighter) and its taste, even though intensive and memorable, is much sweeter and mild-tasting. -Coumarin presence: Coumarin is a compound which is an anticoagulant and a blood thinner. An excessive use of this compound can cause serious complications, including harming the liver or harming those who are already on medications. Ceylon cinnamon has 0.017 g/kg, whereas other types of cinnamon can contain from 2.15 to 6.97 g/kg. The safe limit of its daily intake is set at 0.1 mg/kg of a body weight and anything above this limit can mean reaching an upper limit. Choosing the best cinnamon is crucial at this point, because we all want to take full advantage of it and its health benefits. Next time, when you think of buying a cinnamon, consider the following …show more content…

Maybe that’s the reason why cinnamon reminds us of hot, delicious beverages during cold weathers. -Strenghtens the bones due to the high presence of manganese- a mineral, notoriously famous for bone strengthening. It’s also a rich source of calcium, fiber and iron. Very important nutrients which are crucial for obtaining a healthy body. The fiber promotes better digestion, the iron boosts the energy levels and manganese and calcium are crucial minerals for healthier and stronger bones. -Lowers the sugar levels in the blood or the so called fasting glucose levels. Cinnamon is famous among diabetes, because it’s known to be very beneficial and helpful in lowering the fasting glucose levels. It also improves the response to insulin and promotes a healthy blood

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