Cinnamon is not only tasty, but studies show that it is surprisingly good for you. Cinnamon is rich in manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium. These nutrients help fight colon cancer. The fiber and calcium combine to help bind bile salt to make them easier to clean out of the body, thereby cleaning out the colon. That's a lot nutrients packed in a spice. Cinnamon has a great ability to preserve foods, which people would use keep their food fresh in the days before refrigerators. It can do this because cinnamon slows the growth of bacteria.
Cinnamon can also help people with type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon both stimulates insulin receptors and impedes enzymes that inactivate them, thus enhancing the body's ability to metabolize glucose. This helps people with diabetes regulate their blood sugar. Along with this benefit, cinnamon works as an anti-clotting agent. It counteracts inflammatory fatty acids that contribute to clotting.
There's also been a study that showed that cinnamon can help stimulate brain functions such as memory. However, this has not gone through thorough testing.
Add 2 teaspoons a day to your favorite food. I add it to my oatmeal.
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