Benefits of Cinnamon

annatin1018

Okay, so I started today taking a half a teaspoon of cinnamon bc I heard that it can lower blood sugar.....is this too much? Please help!

SONIA820

I have never heard that...but there are some very funny video's on youtube if you google cinnamon challenge!

bamitsbecca

I've heard it's also good for boosting your metabolism! And I think 1/2 tsp is perfectly fine.. if you add it to 1/2 cup of natural, no sugar added apple sauce you have a great snack for about 50 calories

annatin1018

Thanks ya'll!!

PurplePookie

It is great for helping with your blood sugar - we put some in our coffee grinds and add to to lots of other stuff. I'm not sure if 1/2 tsp is enough or not but it's not going to hurt you any. It's considered a 'superfood' by some.

DRDancer

Cinnamon is good in smoothies too.

nitepagan

I have cinnamon capsules, the recommended serving is 1000 mg, promotes sugar metabolism, heart and circulatory health. I found it was a bit gross trying to take it in water, etc. The capsules are available at rite-aide or natural food stores. If you are taking the raw cinnamon, I would suggest a teaspoon per day.

issyfit

I've read that it can help prevent diabetes. I put a lot in my oatrmeal and green tea and anything else it tastes good with.

xASHYxSMASHYx

1/2 a teaspoon is perfect You just don't want to do anymore than 1 tsp per day.

shovav91

http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/10-health-benefits-of-cinnamon.html

It's wonderful for you!

nickyfm

Really helps to curb sugar cravings.
Also has benefits for women with PCOS

Eve1972

I use 1 teaspoon in my coffee every day!

Siannah

Ooo I must try that in my coffee. I lovelovelove cinamon - have it in my porridge every day (and I've noticed my children are definitely developing a taste for it too!)

Siannah

You just don't want to do anymore than 1 tsp per day.

Ehm, why?

almonds1

whole grain bread + egg whites + cinnamon = Best french toast ever!!!

I eat it on a regular basis.... I guess its my addiction

LemonDiva

I have cinnamon tablets from the health food store... to day I ate some sweet jellies ( so stupid) and because I did n't want a big sugar hit I took the cinnamon tab... seems to work well...

snugglesworthjr

You just don't want to do anymore than 1 tsp per day.

A scientific study shows the health benefits of cinnamon are NOT dose dependent. Furthermore, no adverse health effects were shown in those taking up to 6g of cinnamon per day (this amount is far more than 1 tsp). Taking 1g of cinnamon produced the same effects as taking 6g.

Here's the actual study for those of you interested in reading the primary literature:
http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/26/12/3215.long

LemonDiva

Thanks snugglesworth great help

suziecue66

You just don't want to do anymore than 1 tsp per day.

Ehm, why?

It can be toxic

nosugarcoating

Really helps to curb sugar cravings.
Also has benefits for women with PCOS

I've heard about the benefits for women with PCOS/insulin resistance but that's not why I have it. I just love the taste. I put a little into my oatmeal every morning.