THE SPICE IN YOUR CABINET THAT WILL HELP YOU LOSE ABDOMINAL FAT

We are familiar with cinnamon used as a spice but it has long been used to cure everything from athlete’s foot to indigestion. Early civilizations recognized its ability to stop bacterial growth. The Egyptians used it in embalming. In the Middle Ages, it was mixed with cloves and warm water and placed in the sick rooms of victims of Bubonic Plague.

Here are some of the health benefits of Cinnamon that have been discovered:

It helps in the treatment of diabetes by helping to control blood sugar levels and in helping to maintain insulin sensitivity.

Very powerful antioxidant that will help you stay youthful longer

Reduces arthritis pain

Reduces cholesterol levels

Favorable effects on brain function – memory and processing information

Has antibacterial and anti fungal properties

Soothes the stomach and may help prevent ulcers

Suppresses the bacteria that causes urinary tract infections and fungus associated with yeast infection

In one study by the US Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells

It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood

It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium

Because cinnamon has the ability to reduce blood sugar, and increase insulin levels, it has the potential to help in our efforts against obesity. A study was done where groups were given 3 different amounts of cinnamon varying from 1/4 to 1 teaspoon.

The results of the study showed that after 40 days, all 3 amounts of cinnamon reduced:

fasting blood glucose levels by 18-29%

triglyceride levels 23 -30%

LDL cholesterol level 7-27%

Total cholesterol levels 12-26%

It appears that abdominal weight lose is particularly affected by the ingestion of cinnamon. The fat cells in your abdomen are particularly sensitive to lower blood glucose levels and high insulin levels. Cinnamon regulates blood sugar levels and helps in the fight against obesity.

There are many ways to get the ½ to 2 teaspoons of cinnamon per day in your diet.

Steep your favorite herbal tea with a cinnamon stick

Add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon to unsweetened applesauce

Add cinnamon to your breakfast cereal or oatmeal

Sprinkle on toast

Add to butter or cream cheese

Sprinkle on your coffee, cocoa or cappuccino

Combine with baked fruits or fruit juices and ciders

You could use a cinnamon capsule before each of your meals, which will help control blood sugar and insulin response from you meals and thereby control your appetite and cravings. Thus helping you to lose body fat over a period of time

Honey and cinnamon recipe for weight loss:

A recipe that is seen in several areas on the Internet is the combination of honey and cinnamon for weight loss. There are studies that recommend this mixture that can help stop the body from accumulating fat. Cinnamon affects the blood sugar and the way it is processed in the body, so it has a chance to break down in a way that does not turn into fat. As was said above, abdominal weight is sensitive to cinnamon so can be a weight loss aid.

The recipe for the combination of cinnamon and honey for weight loss is as follows:

Boil 8 ounces of water

Pour water over 1/2 t. cinnamon and cover. Let steep for 30 minutes

Add honey when cooled since it is believed that enzymes and nutrients may be destroyed if water is too hot.

Drink half the mixture before going to bed. Put the other half of the mixture in the refrigerator and drink in the morning either cold or at room temperature.

You can see that the daily use of cinnamon has many health benefits while helping you to have a leaner body.