10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Never heard about the power of cinnamon?! Then you've probably been living under a rock. Cinnamon is a certified “Super Spice”, containing a boatload of antioxidants called phytochemicals.

“A tablespoon of cinnamon a day, keeps the doctor away”
On top of the fact that adding cinnamon makes everything tastes really, really good; numerous studies have shown that adding some cinnamon to food and beverages can do the following for you:
Lower the bad “LDL” cholesterol, Protect against several types of cancers, help with yeast infections ,enhance digestion, Improve brain health and memory, better blood circulation, and most importantly balance blood sugar level, which in turn prevents diabetes, heart disease, brain problems, and fat gain.
Practical Advice: 
Add a tablespoon of cinnamon to your coffee, Yogurt, or even bread. In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in Joint pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.
And if you workout hard at the gym, I got good news for ya! Add one tablespoon of cinnamon to your post-workout protein shake to maximize amino acid absorption into your muscle cells, and it has also been shown to boost the ultimate manly hormone “Testosterone”.
Lower Cholesterol
Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.
Blood Sugar Regulation
Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.
Yeast Infection Help
In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.
Cancer Prevention
In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
Anti-Clotting
It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.
Arthritis Relief
In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.
Anti-Bacterial
When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
Brain Health
One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.
E. Coli Fighter
Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.
High in Nutrients
It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.