Do you know cinnamon provides many health benefits for us?
Posted on: 23/Apr/2018 9:54:07 AM
Many of us certainly know that cinnamon plays superb role as spice in cooking. Distinct smell to the food is obtained by adding this cinnamon and this smell is because of a chemical compound known as cinnamaldehyde in it. It is known that cinnamon tree has got oval shaped leaves plus thick bark.
This cinnamon also provides many health benefits for us when we consume it.
Consuming cinnamon prevents candida overgrowth- It is revealed that overgrowth of candida in our digestive system could be prevented by consuming cinnamon. It is because of the strong anti-fungal properties present in cinnamon. Body immunity is improved by the intake of cinnamon and protection against the overgrowth of candid is achieved easily and naturally.
Risk of heart diseases gets reduced - It is said that by consuming cinnamon heart diseases could be reduced greatly. This cinnamon lowers the bad cholesterol or LDL levels in us and it also helps in control of blood pressure in us.
Superb for dental health - Extracts from cinnamon are very beneficial and gives protection against bacteria present in oral microflora. Many issues like tooth decay and others like bad breath, cavities etc are caused by these bacteria. Cinnamon oil acts as anti-bacterial mouth wash.
Improves insulin sensitivity - Cinnamon consuming is important because insulin sensitivity gets improved and metabolism in our body is regulated. Blood sugar levels are lowered when cinnamon is consumed.
Cinnamon for skin - This is one of the important health benefits of this cinnamon. The antibiotic plus antimicrobial properties of cinnamon play huge role and protects the skin from many allergies, skin irritations, infections, rashes etc.
Reduces neurodegenerative diseases - Consuming cinnamon could also help in reducing the risks of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease etc in us.
Cinnamon in preventing weight gain - Intake of cinnamon could also help in preventing weight gain in us. Consumption of sugar could be reduced by this cinnamon as the natural sweet taste of cinnamon is superb substitute for sugar in desserts etc. Sugar releasing into blood stream could be slowed down by cinnamon and as a result cravings are reduced and finally weight gain is prevented.
