Cinnamon is a spice
that comes from the branches of trees of the Cinnamomum family. It is native to the Caribbean, South
America, and Southeast Asia.
People
have used cinnamon since 2000 BC in Ancient Egypt,
where they regarded it highly. It is now the second
most popular spice, after black pepper, in the
United States and Europe.
Cinnamon is one of the most delicious
and healthiest spices on
the planet. It can lower blood sugar levels, reduce
heart disease risk factors and has a plethora of
other impressive health benefits.
There are two main
types of cinnamon: cassia and Ceylon. The two have
different nutritional profiles.
Ceylon cinnamon comes from Sri Lanka. Some people
call it “true cinnamon.” Cassia cinnamon, on the
other hand, originates from southern China. Cassia
is cheaper than Ceylon cinnamon.
In food, people
usually eat only a small amount of cinnamon.
Therefore, the nutrients it contains will not play a
significant role in the diet.
Benefits:
Improving fungal infections
Influencing blood sugar levels
Preventing Alzheimer’s disease
Protecting against HIV
Preventing multiple sclerosis
Lowering the effects of high fat
meals
Treating and healing chronic wounds
Reducing the risk of cardiovascular
disease
Preventing cancer