Cinnamon

When you think of cinnamon, what memories does it elicit?  Perhaps it causes you to think of hot apple pie, or eggnog, or cinnamon toast on a cold winter's day.  Cinnamon reminds me of sweetness, warmth,  holidays, and happiness.   What is it about this spice that makes it so popular worldwide and throughout the millennia?  

Cinnamon is a warming and drying spice that improves circulation, relieves indigestion and cramping, reduces inflammation, and lowers blood sugar and cholesterol.  Studies have shown it's effective for Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance.  It can be used to relieve toothaches and to brush your teeth!  Cinnamon is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic.  Try adding it to herbal tea when you have a cold or the flu as it has antimicrobial properties.

You can buy cinnamon in powder form, chips, or sticks.  DH and I love dropping a cinnamon stick in the coffee pot for cinnamon coffee.  It tastes delicious and helps keep us healthy.

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