Cinnamon in your protein shake

[mu0n]

A guy I work with started putting cinnamon in his tea & coffee as he has diabetes and said it can help reduce blood sugar levels.

I love cinnamon, and found out the following (possible) health benefits of it:

1. Lowers Cholesterol:
Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon included in a daily diet can lower cholesterol.
Also Cinnamon may significantly lower LDL "bad" cholesterol, and triglycerides (fatty acids in the blood) and total cholesterol.

2. Reduces blood sugar levels and treating Type 2 Diabetes:
Several studies have shown improved insulin sensitivity and blood glucose control by taking as little as ½ teaspoon of cinnamon per day. Improving insulin resistance can help in weight control as well as decreasing the risk for heart disease.

3. Heart Disease:
Cinnamon strengthens the cardiovascular system thereby shielding the body from heart related disorders. It is believed that the calcium and fiber present in cinnamon provides protection against heart diseases.

Including a little cinnamon in the food helps those suffering from coronary artery disease and high blood pressure.

4. Fights Cancer :
A study released by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland showed that cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.

Besides, the combination of calcium and fiber found in Cinnamon can help to remove bile, which prevents damage to colon cells, thus prevents colon cancer.

5. Tooth decay and mouth freshener:
Cinnamon has traditionally been used to treat toothache and fight bad breath. Small pieces of cinnamon can be chewed, or gargled with cinnamon water which serves as a good mouth freshener.

6. Cures Respiratory Problems:
Cinnamon is very useful home remedy for common or severe colds. A person suffering should take one tablespoon of honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.

So I’ve started putting it in my protein shakes. It’s a pretty cheap herb/spice and even if 99% of the above is not proven, the taste is lovely.

[Hugo a Gogo]

just eat a spoonful without the shake


but honestly, I often put it on my breakfast cereal

[mu0n]

Hugo a Gogo said:

just eat a spoonful without the shake


but honestly, I often put it on my breakfast cereal

Been there, done that.

[stew-S160]

I add cinnamon to my protein porridge.

However, the benefits listed are a bit...meh.

Cholesterol lowering isn't strictly a good thing for a start.

[mattikake]

Another daily Cinnamon-on-Porridge user. I also find it goes rather nice in a cup of plain green tea.

Cinnamon is a powerful anti-oxidant so it has many health benefits.

[pilchardthecat]

I prefer it with a huge slab of apple pie and clotted cream

[mu0n]

pilchardthecat said:

I prefer it with a huge slab of apple pie and clotted cream

fk you... I'm well hungry! :/

[Halb]

Love cinnamon.

I love those American Cinnabon places.