Tag: Cinnamon

Cinnamon powder comes from the bark of tropical, evergreen trees. In order to harvest cinnamon, it’s peeled off of the inside of the bark of the tree. There are two main types of cinnamon: Ceylon and Cassia. The majority of the cinnamon you’ll find at the grocery store is Cassia. What is cinnamon powder used […]

Cinnamon is a spice created from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree. Strips of the inner bark are dried until they curl into rolls known as cinnamon sticks or quills. These can then be ground into powder or made into an extract. What does cinnamon do to the body? Cinnamon contains antioxidants, which are […]

Reactions can occur during or after breathing, eating, or even touching the spice. They vary between people, and they can range from mild to severe. Some common symptoms include: nausea. Why does cinnamon make me throw up? Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, a compound that may trigger an allergic reaction when consumed in large amounts. Small amounts […]

Ceylon Cinnamon is the best choice for a possible weight loss program because it has low Coumarin levels and won’t damage your liver if taken daily. Cassia Cinnamon has high levels of Coumarin (0.4 % – 0.8% – considered high) which will damage your liver. What cinnamon is good for weight loss? Both types of […]

Ceylon cinnamon is full of antioxidants, which help your body handle free radicals and lowers your risk of health conditions like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Ceylon cinnamon is also rich in the mineral manganese. Is Ceylon cinnamon better for you than regular cinnamon? Both Ceylon and cassia are healthy and delicious. However, if you […]

Fun (and useful) facts about cinnamon: Cinnamon doesn’t have a sweet taste but does amplify the sweetness in other ingredients. The better quality cinnamons are more breakable (fragile). The average cinnamon tree grows to 60 feet in height. Cinnamon acts as a natural preservative. Why was cinnamon so important? Cinnamon was considered so valuable during […]

Cinnamon. Cinnamon is a popular spice often used to flavor baked treats. But cinnamon is more than just a delicious additive in our cakes. Studies have shown that the spice has anti-inflammatory properties, which can ease swelling. How much cinnamon is anti-inflammatory? 3 Cinnamon is an anti-inflammatory. Jennifer Weis, RD, LDN, owner of Jennifer Weis […]

Benefits for Arthritis Patients Cinnamon is also known to help patients with arthritis due to its heavy antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Research has found that cinnamon has the highest antioxidant activity among 26 spices. How much cinnamon should I take for arthritis? Just Eat It … in Small Doses Two grams of cinnamon per day […]

The investigation determined that Cinnamon increases levels of the estradiol hormones and there by increasing ovulation due to its antioxidant properties and its effective substances (23,24). Is cinnamon good for hormones? Cinnamon contains a natural chemical called cinnamaldehyde, which studies show increases the hormone progesterone and decreases testosterone production in women, helping to balance hormones. […]

The addition of 1, 3, or 6 g of cinnamon to the diet led to significant decreases in serum glucose levels after 40 days. Values after 20 days were significantly lower only in the group receiving 6 g of cinnamon (Table 1). How much does cinnamon drop blood sugar? This greatly improves glucose uptake by […]

Furthermore, another study found that supplementing with two grams of cinnamon for 12 weeks significantly lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure ( 11 ). Does cinnamon lower blood pressure instantly? Cinnamon A review of 9 studies including 641 participants showed that taking cinnamon reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure by an average of 6.2 […]

Cinnamon is a highly potent aphrodisiac. The nobles of old burned cinnamon bark during intimate dates with their lovers as the spice has this effect on both men and women. However, as cinnamon benefits for men also include an improved erectile function, this spice definitely wins over other herbal aphrodisiacs. What does cinnamon do to […]

“Cinnamon works wonders in relaxing your muscles and removing tension from your body,” says Pasricha, and might help you drift off to sleep. Does cinnamon make U Sleepy? While eating a bit of cinnamon may help lower your blood sugar, eating too much may cause it to fall too low. This is called hypoglycemia. It […]

Cinnamon is made from tree bark and contains cellulose, a substance that doesn’t break down easily. While tolerable in very small amounts, in larger concentrated amounts cinnamon can cause kids to gag, cough, choke, and have a burning sensation in the mouth, nose, and throat. Why can’t you swallow a tablespoon of cinnamon? Cinnamon contains […]

Scientists found that cinnamon extract helped increase brown fat in subcutaneous (fat layer under the skin) fat cells (4). This is good for people with belly fat. Belly fat or fat in the waist region is white fat. Consuming cinnamon may help turn the belly fat (white fat) into brown. How does cinnamon make your […]

If you are making your cinnamon rolls from scratch, you should roll them out on a lightly greased surface instead of using flour to roll them out. A lightly greased surface helps the dough to roll out more easily and keeps the dough soft. Do you grease the pan for Pillsbury cinnamon rolls? Simply heat […]

The best kind of pan for baking cinnamon rolls is a 9×9-inch baking pan or a 9-inch round pan. This is because all of the cinnamon rolls are touching and nine cinnamon rolls fit in it perfectly. An 8×8 square pan will yield the same result as a 9-inch round pan. Is glass or metal […]

Cinnamon May Cut the Risk of Heart Disease It reduces levels of total cholesterol, “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, while “good” HDL cholesterol remains stable ( 10 ). More recently, a big review study concluded that a cinnamon dose of just 120 mg per day can have these effects. Is cinnamon good heart patients? Reduce […]

The presence of cinnamon (and other exotics) in the Hebrew Scriptures testify to God’s desire to have his far-flung creation represented in His tabernacle, which was itself symbolic of the created universe. What does the Bible says about cinnamon? Exodus 30:22-29 22 The LORD said to Moses, 23 “Take the finest spices: of liquid myrrh […]

Eating slightly undercooked cinnamon rolls is unlikely to harm you, but ingesting raw dough can make you sick. Ingredients like flour and eggs have bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, which can give you a stomach ache and cause cramping, headaches, diarrhea, and other symptoms of digestive upset. Can you get food poisoning from […]