Tuesday, 6 January 2015

AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF CINNAMON POWDER



Cinnamomum zeylanicum is a small tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 20 - 30 feet tall, with aromatic bark and leaves. The tree is said to originate from Sri Lanka, near India. Historically, cinnamon was mentioned in the Bible. Moses used it as an ingredient for his anointing oils. Call us +233(0) 247997744
Cinnamon powder which is actually the grinded dried bark of the tree provides the following health benefits
LOWER CHOLESTEROL: Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower low-density lipoprotein - LDL (bad cholesterol) which the body does not need much because of its association with heart related diseases. Expert groups define the levels of LDL cholesterol as follows:
  • An LDL of less than 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) is optimal.
  • An LDL of 100 to 129 mg/dL is near-optimal.
  • LDL between 130 and 159 mg/dL is borderline high.
  • LDL cholesterol between 160 and 189 mg/dL is high.
  • An LDL of 190 mg/dL or more is very high.
BLOOD SUGAR REGULATION: Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.
YEAST INFECTION HELP: In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.
LOWER HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: Cinnamon is said to lower high blood pressure. However, patients already on medication must see their doctor first.
CANCER PREVENTION: In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
ANTI-CLOTTING: Cinnamon has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.
 ARTHRITIS RELIEF: In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.
ANTI-BACTERIAL: When added to food, cinnamon inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
BRAIN HEALTH: One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.
ESCHERICHIA COLI FIGHTER: Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.
HEADACHES AND MIGRAINE RELIEF: Cinnamon has been found to be an effective natural remedy for eliminating headaches and migraine relief.
Nutritional Fact Sheet of Cinnamon
NUTRIENTS
FACT in (%)
Cholesterol 0 mg
0
Sodium 10 mg
0
Potassium 431 mg
12
Dietary fiber 53 g
211
Protein 4 g
8
Calcium
100
Iron
46
Vitamin A
5
Vitamin C
6
Vitamin B6
10
Vitamin B12
0