Cinnamon Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several barks from the genus Cinnamomum that is both in sweet and savorous food.The term of cinnamon is also referred to as a brown color.The sweet woods scent of cinnamon as been know from the beginning of the time of the warmest,most soothing fragrance on the plant. There are two types of Ceylon cinnamon produced in Sri Lanka,India,Brazil and Indonesia.Cinnamon usually comes in stick or Ground powder form.

Health Benefits of Cinnamon-
 Cinnamon can be used with the help to treat of

• muscles spasms.
• vomiting.
• diarrhea,infection and a common cold.
• loss of apatites.
• Help to cure diabetes-Cinnamon may help improving  glucose and lipid levels  in patients with type 2 diabetes,according to a study published in diabetic care.The study author concluded that consuming up to 6 gram of cinnamon per day,"reduces serum glucose,triglyceride,LDL cholesterol,and total cholesterol in patient with type 2 diabetes.and that the inclusion of cinnamon in the diet of people with type of diabetes will reduce the risk factor of associated with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

• Cinnamon helps to cure Alzheimer's disease.

• Weight Loss-Cinnamon apparently has the effect of thinning your blood thereby increasing blood circulation. Increased blood flow generally boosts your metabolism which is why it may be helpful in weight loss. This blood thinning property of Cinnamon also helps it in acting as an anti-clotting agent especially for those suffering from heart disease. Care must be taken not to mix Cinnamon with other blood thinning medication. The main ingredient that causes your blood to thin is Coumarin which is present in high doses in Cassia Cinnamon (0.4%-0.8) but not in Ceylon Cinnamon (0.02%). However, Coumarin causes liver damage. So taking Cassia Cinnamon for weight loss may end up causing liver damage.

• Massage Therapy-Cinnamon is a well-known warming agent. Combined with a carrier oil it is highly effective in relaxing and relieving muscle pain. Some put a few drops in their bath to relax and to soothe tired and aching muscles.