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Friday, July 25, 2014

10 Amazing Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Although the U.S. FDA has attempted to create a spice scare, the history of cinnamon use spans thousands of years among disparate cultures, rendering FDA claims as nothing more than a ham-fisted desire to assert severe regulatory control over this natural product.

The fact is: quality cinnamon, such as organic Ceylon, is one of the most diverse and inexpensive ways to boost your overall health. Taken moderately it is far safer than what the FDA continues to approve on a daily basis as over-the-counter drug consumption for adults and children.

Cinnamon is a fantastic source of fiber, flavanols, calcium, iron, manganese, and powerful antioxidants. It’s ease of consumption offers a pleasing range of dietary compatibility. Cinnamon can also be used topically and even added as a natural fragrance to boost health and sharpen the mind!

The following 10 amazing health benefits of cinnamon have been documented, and clearly demonstrate why this is one spice that needs to be defended instead of eradicated.

1. Gut health - This is key, as gut health is increasingly being shown as the center of a multitude of other problems that formerly have been treated in isolation. Ailments such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, diarrhea, acid reflux, indigestion and even chronic pain such as arthritis have all shown the potential to be alleviated through cinnamon consumption.

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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

and it can kill you if inhaled.

Anonymous said...

The other day I was told that some diabetics are eating cinnamon by the spoonful-seriously.I questioned the person who told me this & she insisted it was true.How can anyone eat cinnamon by itself without putting it on or in something?Yuck.If it really helped,maybe.

Anonymous said...

Cinnamon can be consumed in capsule form. A family member tried it and it helped with IBS.