Health Benefits of Cinnamon.
Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the branches of wild trees that belong to the genus "Cinnamomum" - native to the Caribbean, South America, and Southeast Asia.
There are two main types of cinnamon:
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Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon), most commonly used in the Western world
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Cinnamomum aromaticum (Chinese cinnamon), which originates from southern China regions, is typically less expensive than Ceylon cinnamon.
Better Heart Health
In a recent study from Penn State, researchers found that a diet rich in spices, like cinnamon and turmeric, reduced triglycerides by about 30%. After a high-fat meal, levels of fats in your blood known as triglycerides rise, and chronically high triglycerides raise the risk of heart disease. Blood samples drawn after meals also revealed 13% higher blood antioxidant levels.
Blood Sugar Regulation
Cinnamon may lower blood sugar in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, according to Diabetes UK. However high quality research supporting the claim remains scarce.
Fungal Infections
According to the National Institutes of Health, cinnamaldehyde - a chemical found in Cassia cinnamon - can help fight against bacterial and fungal infections.
Use for Tassot Apiaries Whipped Honey Cinnamon:
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Poor honey cinnamon into your coffee.
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Add a spoon or two of honey cinnamon to hot oatmeal, or cereal.
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Add honey cinnamon to yogurt, along with cooked, chilled quinoa, fresh cut fruit, and nuts or seeds.
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Season roasted or grilled fruit with a drip of honey cinnamon.
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Stir cinnamon into almond butter, or any nut or seed butter, and use as a dip for fresh apple or pear wedges or a filling for celery.
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Season roasted sweet potatoes, spaghetti, and butternut squash with honey cinnamon.
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Drizzle a little of honey cinnamon onto popcorn.
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Add a little of honey cinnamon into melted dark chocolate and drizzle over whole nuts to make spicy ‘bark’ or use as a dip or coating for fresh fruit.