Most people see cinnamon as a common stick of spice with a nice sweet aroma. Surprisingly, there's more to it than meets the eye.
According to various studies from Copenhagen University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Kansas State University: Cinnamon is not only a mere ingredient used in baking, but also a spice that could possibly keep you alive for a very long time.
Here's why:
1) Ingesting half a teaspoon of cinnamon each day lowers your bad cholesterol.
2) Cinnamon possesses a possible regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it a big help to those with Type 2 Diabetes.
3) Some studies show that cinnamon has an ability to cure medication-resistant yeast infections.
4) Patients given a solution that consisted of half a teaspoon of cinnamon and a tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had noticeable relief in arthritis pain after one week, and could walk without pain within one month.
5) Cinnamon inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
6) Cinnamon fights the E.coli bacteria found in unpasteurized juices.
7) Smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory. (Start sniffing.)
8) Cinnamon decreases the rate in which leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells produce.
9) It bears an anti-clotting effect on blood.
10) Cinnamon is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.
Perhaps the next time you see a stick of cinnamon in your local store, you wouldn't think twice before picking it up from the shelf.
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