Health Benefits of CINNAMON

Cinnamon is a spice that is made from the inner bark of trees called Cinnamomum. <br /> <br />It has been used as an ingredient throughout history, dating back as far as Ancient Egypt. It used to be rare and valuable, and was regarded as a gift fit for kings. <br /> <br />These days, cinnamon is cheap, available in every supermarket and found in all sorts of foods and recipes. <br /> <br />There are two main types of cinnamon (1): <br /> <br />Ceylon cinnamon: Also known as “true” cinnamon. <br />Cassia cinnamon: This is the more common variety today, what people generally refer to as “cinnamon.” <br />Cinnamon is made by cutting the stems of the cinnamomum tree. The inner bark is then extracted and the woody parts removed from it. <br /> <br />When it dries, it forms strips that curl into rolls, called cinnamon sticks. The sticks can be ground to form cinnamon powder. <br />Antioxidants protect the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. <br /> <br />Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols (3, 4, 5). <br /> <br />In a study that compared the antioxidant activity of 26 spices, cinnamon wound up as the clear winner, even outranking “superfoods” like garlic and oregano (6). <br /> <br />In fact, it is so powerful that cinnamon can be used as a natural food preservative (7). <br />Inflammation in the body is incredibly important. <br /> <br />It helps the body fight infections and repair tissue damage. <br /> <br />However, inflammation can become a problem when it is chronic (long-term) and directed against the body’s own tissues. <br /> <br />Cinnamon may be useful in this regard, because some studies show that the antioxidants in it have potent anti-inflammatory activity (3). <br /> <br />There are a lot of healthy foods in the world we should be selected to eat for good health. <br />______________________________ <br /> <br />Don't Forget to Like! (Thumbs Up!) <br />_______________________________ <br /> <br />Follow as on Dailymotion ⤵ <br />http://www.dailymotion.com/Healthyfoodspy <br /> <br />Follow as on Google+ ⤵ <br />https://plus.google.com/u/0/117091665297064695068 <br /> <br />Follow as on Twitter ⤵ <br />https://twitter.com/Healthyfoodspy <br /> <br />Follow as on Pinterest ⤵ <br />https://www.pinterest.com/healthyfoodspy <br /> <br />Like Us on Facebook ⤵ <br />https://www.facebook.com/Healthyfoodspy <br /> <br />S U B S C R I B E FOR US ON YOUTUBE ⤵ <br />https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UC6EZ-E4IQxgqYfsgC