Hello friends of Steemit!
Today I come to bring you 10 benefits of cinnamon!
First of all ... Do you know where cinnamon comes from?
Cinnamon is a spice with an exquisite aroma, which is born from the bark of a tree called "Cinnamomum", it has been used as a versatile ingredient in the kitchen throughout history; It used to be rare and valuable and was considered a gift worthy of kings. Nowadays cinnamon is easy to get, available in all supermarkets and is found in all kinds of drinks, desserts and even meals.
There are 2 main types of cinnamon, such as:
• Cinnamon Ceylon; which is clear and a little yellow.
• Cinnamon Cassia; It is a little darker and redder.
Cinnamon is made by cutting the stems of the cinnamon tree, the outer bark is extracted and the woody parts are removed. When it is dried, it forms strips that are then rolled up called Branches or Cinnamon Wands, likewise it can be ground so that cinnamon powder forms.
But its benefits do not remain there, because yes, many of the properties of cinnamon go further, since they are very beneficial for health. Let's see then what are these 10 benefits of cinnamon.
1. Relieves SPM (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome)
Its generous amount of Manganese, can help reduce abdominal pain and other symptoms of PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome). In addition, its content of cinnamaldehyde has a hormonal regulating effect in women.
2. Lowers Bad Cholesterol (LDL)
It can act by lowering triglycerides and LDL cholesterol in the blood, helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis. In this sense it can also act indirectly, during the metabolism of fats and sugars.
3. Antimicrobial Action
Cinnamon oil has a powerful antibacterial action, making it a natural option to disinfect your home.
4. Regulates Sugar in the Blood
It has properties that help regulate blood glucose, being especially beneficial for those suffering from type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome; Cinnamon has high levels of magnesium, iron, calcium and is rich in polyphenols (Powerful Natural Antioxidants).
5. Help to lose weight
It helps to burn fat, accelerates metabolism and helps reduce the body's adiposity.
6. She is a Friend of the Heart
It is an anti-inflammatory agent that helps reduce the chances of heart attacks.
7. Prevents Arthritis
Cinnamon has 2 antimicrobial agents, such as: (Cinamaldehyde and Eugenol), which reduce the proteins associated with arthritic pain.
8. Relieves a cold
It is attributed anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that fight more quickly these pictures of flu or common colds, some of the most common symptoms are fever and nasal congestion.
9. Digestive problems.
You can have a solution with the help of cinnamon, it relieves stomach pain; especially intestinal infections that cause diarrhea, helps fight flatulence, muscle spasms, stomach spasms, nausea and vomiting.
10. Reduce the signs of Aging
Cinnamon increases the production of collagen in the skin through cinnamaldehyde, its main chemical component is able to activate the growth factors and improve the production of collagen.
It is AWESOME how cinnamon has so many benefits in our Health, as well as in the KITCHEN !! .. and you?
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