Don’t you love cinnamon? 
A study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day significantly reduces blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
It also reduces triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels among this group.
Cinnamon’s other benefits include:
- Supports digestive function
- Constricts and tones tissues
- Relieves congestion
- Relieves pain and stiffness of muscles and joints
- Relieves menstrual discomfort
- Blood-thinning compounds that stimulate circulation
- Anti-inflammatory compounds that may relieve arthritis
- Helps prevent urinary tract infections, tooth decay and gum disease
- It’s a powerful anti-microbial agent that can kill E. coli and other bacteria [mercola.com]
Some of the healthy bloggers have just posted recipes using cinnamon that you can try this weekend:
- Anna with her musli cookies
- Laurie with her yummy banana bread
- Steven with his Quick Cinnamon Buns with Buttermilk Icing
- BlueJules with her Cinnamon Apple Wafer
