[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ el_class=”.blog-content-more”][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-content-more”]Ground cinnamon is commonly sprinkled on hot chocolate and latte due to its sweetness and aromatic flavour. But did you know for thousands of years this spice has been used by people all over the world as an ingredient in a wide variety of cuisines, pastries, teas and traditional foods? Cinnamon is obtained from the inner bark of several evergreen trees and shrubs belonging to the laurel family species, from the genus Cinnamomum. These are normally found in regions of southern China, India and South East Asia. Although known as one of the world\u2019s best loved spices, extracts from the bark of the cinnamon tree have also been traditionally used as medicine throughout the world.<\/p>\n
Many cultures believe it has the ability to help detoxify the body, lower blood sugar levels, promote weight loss, regulate menstruation and help fight indigestion. Cinnamon spice is also used by some as a treatment for diarrhea, bloating and as an expectorant to help relieve respiratory conditions. It has been called a ‘wonder spice’ due to its wide range of other health benefits, including antibacterial, antifungal, anti-diabetic properties, immunity-boosting and potential\u00a0cancer and heart disease-preventing abilities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”61″ img_size=”500×500″ alignment=”center” el_class=”blog-img”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-content-more”]Cinnamon\u2019s health benefits are attributed to its content of specific types of antioxidants, including\u00a0polyphenols<\/a>, phenolic acid and flavonoids. These varieties of protective antioxidants reduce\u00a0free radical damage<\/a>\u00a0and slow the ageing process as they work to fight oxidative stress in the body and aid in the prevention of chronic disease. Thus antioxidants have been considered the most important drivers in the progress and existence of humans.<\/p>\n To date, researchers have identified at least 41 different protective compounds found within cinnamon. According to the\u00a0ORAC scale, which is used to measure the concentration of antioxidants in different foods, cinnamon ranks number 7 of all foods, herbs and spices. And in a study that compared the antioxidant activity of 26 spices, cinnamon was the clear winner, even outranking ‘superfoods’ like\u00a0garlic<\/a>\u00a0and oregano. In fact, it is so powerful that it can be used as a natural food preservative.<\/p>\n This exotic spice is a rich source of magnesium, iron, calcium, fiber, and vitamins C and B1. In addition, its antimicrobial and mouth refreshing effects have been found to help prevent tooth decay.<\/p>\n Cinnamon spice can be added to your daily diet in variety of ways. One of the best ways to consume cinnamon is in the form of an infusion as it is easier for the digestive system to absorb cinnamaldehyde and all its bioactive components in shorter amount of time. Simply steep a cinnamon stick or infuse the ground powder in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. This way, the spice extracts can directly be consumed in a sweet and spicy healthy beverage. Ahmad Tea has a variety of blends containing cinnamon including Cinnamon Haze and Chai Spice black tea, Rooibos & Cinnamon\u00a0 and Winter Charm infusions.<\/p>\n As with most foods, excessive intake of cinnamon can be dangerous. The presence of a compound called coumarin can cause symptoms like difficulty in breathing, mouth sores and low blood sugar. Therefore, it\u2019s best to keep intake in moderation and pair with a healthy diet and active lifestyle to maximize the potential health benefits.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”61″ img_size=”500×500″ alignment=”center” el_class=”blog-img-mobile”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html el_class=”source”]U09VUkNFUw==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”source-content”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cinnamon f<\/em>rom Wikipedia; The free encyclopedia. Retrieved (18 December 2018) from\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cinnamon<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Cinnamon from WebMD. WebMD Medical Reference Reviewed by\u00a0<\/em>David Kiefer, MD<\/em><\/a>\u00a0on March 8, 2017.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>Retrieved (18 December 2018) from<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/supplement-guide-cinnamon.<\/em><\/p>\n 13 Major Cinnamon Benefits Explain Why It\u2019s the World\u2019s No. 1 Spic. By\u00a0<\/em>Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DMN, CNS<\/em><\/a>. September 1, 2018.<\/em>Retrieved (18 December 2018) from\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/draxe.com\/health-benefits-cinnamon\/<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n 10 Interesting Cinnamon Tea Benefits by\u00a0<\/em>John Staughton<\/em><\/a>\u00a0last updated – December 19, 2018.\u00a0<\/em>Retrieved (31 December 2018) from<\/em>https:\/\/www.organicfacts.net\/health-benefits\/beverage\/cinnamon-tea.html.<\/em><\/p>\n The Hidden Benefits of Cinnamon Tea\u00a0<\/em>January 11, 2016.\u00a0<\/em>Retrieved (18 December 2018) from<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/steptohealth.com\/hidden-benefits-cinnamon-tea\/<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n 10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Cinnamon Written by\u00a0Joe Leech, MS<\/a>\u00a0on July 5, 2018.\u00a0Retrieved (18 December 2018) from\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section1.<\/p>\n Cinnamon: A Multifaceted Medicinal Plant :\u00a0<\/em>Pasupuleti Visweswara Rao<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>Siew Hua Gan<\/em><\/a>;\u00a0<\/em>Published online 2014 Apr 10. doi:\u00a010.1155\/2014\/642942<\/a>.\u00a0Retrieved (30 October 2018) from\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Anti-inflammation activities of essential oil and its constituents from indigenous\u00a0<\/em>cinnamon<\/em>\u00a0(<\/em>Cinnamomum<\/em>\u00a0osmophloeum) twigs. By\u00a0<\/em>Tung YT<\/em><\/a>1,\u00a0<\/em>Chua MT<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>Wang SY<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>Chang ST<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em>Retrieved (30 October 2018) from\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Mechanisms, clinically curative effects, and antifungal activities of cinnamon oil and pogostemon oil complex against three species of Candida. By\u00a0Wang GS<\/a>1,\u00a0Deng JH<\/a>,\u00a0Ma YH<\/a>,\u00a0Shi M<\/a>,\u00a0Li B<\/a>. Retrieved (30 October 2018) from https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The sweetest and most comforting spice also has amazing properties. 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