This is the time of year that we probably consume our greatest amount of cinnamon between the fall desserts, beverages and side dishes. Good news – we’re doing ourselves a big favor because cinnamon is said to have a very positive effect on blood glucose levels. Consuming cinnamon helps to stabilize our blood sugar, which in turns helps keep our energy levels and moods stable. In addition, stable blood sugar levels help prevent us from overeating.
If you know someone suffering from diabetes, cinnamon is a top spice to include in their diet. I recently told my dad about this (he has type 2 diabetes) and he has been trying to incorporate cinnamon into his diet on a daily basis. I’m hoping we’ll see an improvement soon if he keeps up with it!
Need another more reason to add cinnamon to your next meal? Cinnamon has one of the highest antioxidant levels of all herbs and spices. So with Thanksgiving right around the corner, don’t hesitate to add some more cinnamon to those sweet potatoes – hopefully you’ll be feeling less groggy and less full than usual by meal’s end!
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Erika ~TiptoeButterfly~
/ November 22, 2010i add cinnamin to my oatmeal every morning :o)
*kiss kiss*
Erika
~Tiptoe Butterfly~
Diana Mieczan
/ November 22, 2010I love cinnamon and I could have it all the time…Its such a wonderful spice:) Hope you had a great weekend,sweetie
Hugs and kisses
Jude
/ November 22, 2010I love cinnamon and didn’t know that about the diabetes! I love to sprinkle it on buttered toast :) Hope your weekend was wonderful and your Monday’s off to a great start!
Carrie
/ November 22, 2010Annie I didn’t know cinnamon was helpful for diabetes. Chef’s mom is now diabetic after her open heart surgery this summer…she’s so bummed b/c she’s a huge chocolate lover. :(
xo,
carrie
Alleen
/ November 22, 2010I love cinnamon…what joy when SB started offering their Cinnamon Latte year round!! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!!! xoxo
Valerie
/ November 22, 2010I was just recently reading an article about cinnamon and how healthy it is. I’ve always loved it, but now I have a new appreciation. Thanks for all the info!
xo
Valerie
Shawna
/ November 22, 2010I am so glad I love cinnamon! I just got a cinnamon candle. I wish inhaling it that way would be good for you too! haha
I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Happy Monday xo
Liz P.
/ November 22, 2010LOVE cinnamon! My husband adds it to coffee grinds before making his coffee every morning. Great seasonal post!
All Natural Annie
/ November 22, 2010Hi Liz, I do the same exact thing! It’s so delicious and healthier that way! :)
NIKKI
/ November 22, 2010yummmm! I love that this is good for us. I find myself putting it in everything lately! See you THIS WEEKEND!
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Sarah
/ November 22, 2010It’s always nice to learn that one of your favorite things to eat is good for you! I love cinnamon and I add it to every recipe I can, that and honey. I find that if I cut a recipe’s amount of sugar in about 1/2 maybe a little less depending on the recipe and just add some honey it tastes just as sweet and actually has a better flavor.
I will definitely be putting some cinnamon & honey to use in my baking for this upcoming Thursday, Thanksgiving Day :)
Rocio Lie
/ November 22, 2010I love cinnamon and I usually have it for breakfast in some form. I also add it to my oatmeal, my coffee(when I used to drink it), but I especially like to boil it, add a teaspoon of sugar and a splash of milk. It’s fabulous and I love how it smells=)
Mom
/ November 22, 2010Cinnamon… today I had a great cup of coffee w/cinnamon & butterscotch scone. It was a bit too sweet for me so I took half home, but it was tasty… love ya XXXXX OOOOOO
Mara
/ November 23, 2010I love cinnamon! Probably my favorite spice :) I have it most mornings with my oatmeal!
Tereza
/ November 23, 2010I love cinnamon in my coffe, cakes, otameal and in candles, home scents, my house smell cinnamon.
Have a nice week.
Hugs.
Diana Mieczan
/ November 23, 2010hahaha…I bet your brother will love those hand tattoos…When Balazs saw the post he said that he would love them too..hahah..Boys!
Dylan
/ November 23, 2010LOVE Cinnamon! So glad you put in in coffee, it tastes great! and sprinkled on PB&J!
Monique
/ November 23, 2010I had NO idea about Cinnamon!! and I’m totally stealing Dylan’s idea with PB&J!!! Sounds YUMMY!
PriscilaPetersDecor
/ November 23, 2010I just buy cinnamon gum, my Listerine is cinnamon flavored and my favorite dessert has cinnamon! I love, love it!
Krystal/Village
/ November 24, 2010I hope the zucchini bars with loads of cream cheese frosting and a dash of cinnamon…will even out for benefits? :)
Sarah Fetchet
/ November 30, 2010I love adding cinnamon, flax seed oil and stevia sugar to whole wheat or Ezekial toast. MMMMM