Today we have a interesting post by Amanda Bentley on 5 Surprising Ways Cinnamon Helps You Lose Weight. For many, cinnamon is their favorite spice.
Cinnamon comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree. That bark is then to form what is known as quill. It can be bought as rolls or as powder and is now used in cooking and all kinds of products.
Cinnamon can be used to flavor coffee, ice cream, and even bread. Some even use plain cinnamon sticks to help improve their mood. On top of its use as a spice, cinnamon is also used for its therapeutic properties. That should not be surprising since most spices are known to have health benefits.
One of the best health benefits of cinnamon is that it fights the effects of oxidation in the body caused by free radicals. It’s such a powerful antioxidant that it can be used as a preservative.
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Ways Cinnamon Helps You to Lose Weight
But one of the most interesting things about cinnamon is how it can help you to lose weight. Here are some of the things that cinnamon can do when it comes to weight loss:
1. It Reduces Fat Tissue
According to one study that tested the anti-obesity effect of substances, it was found that cinnamon was the most potent when it comes to anti-obesity properties.
Cinnamon can help prevent weight gain by inhibiting the accumulation of the fat.
2. Cinnamon Has Natural Compounds That Prevent Weight Loss
As mentioned earlier, cinnamon is quite rich in antioxidants. It also contains Vitamins A, B, and Cinnamaldehyde which has been proven to prevent weight gain and reduce fat buildup. Other compounds which can be found in cinnamon are also helpful when it comes to helping prevent weight gain.
3. Cinnamon Can Help in Controlling Appetite
Reducing glucose level is crucial when it comes to controlling appetite. On top of that, it is also important when it comes to treating diabetes. The good news is that several studies have confirmed that cinnamon can be helpful in controlling glucose level in the blood. This effect is caused by the polyphenolics contained by cinnamon.
4. It is Anti-diabetic Agent
Because cinnamon is an anti-diabetic agent, it can help in dealing with diabetes that is related to obesity. A study has shown that the regular intake of cinnamon can help reduce the levels of glucose, blood lipids, and cholesterol in the blood.
It can also help when it comes to improving insulin sensitivity.
5. It Helps When it Comes to Digestion
Cinnamon is known to delay gastric emptying and that means that it can reduce appetite. By delaying gastric emptying, it can increase satiety.Cinnamon has that effect by promoting the activity of a protein known as TRPA1.
How Should You Take Cinnamon for Weight Loss
It is better to use Ceylon cinnamon when it comes to weight loss. In order for you to get all of the weight loss effects of cinnamon, you have to take in large amounts of cinnamon over a long period or at least a period that covers 6 weeks.
For example, It is safe to take 1 or ½ teaspoon of cinnamon on a daily basis for a period of within six weeks. If used as a spice, like an additive when cooking, you can use cinnamon for a long period without any problems.
You can add cinnamon powder to cereals, oatmeals, and toast are just some of the ways that you can do in order to take cinnamon. If you love tea, you can boil a cinnamon stick and add some cinnamon powder in order to make cinnamon tea. After brewing for several minutes, all you have to do is to strain it and it should be ready to go.
Like with other things, intake of too much cinnamon can be a problem too. Too much cinnamon can lead to soreness in the mouth. It should also be avoided by pregnant women and those who are lactating.
Because cinnamon can lower blood glucose levels, anyone who is taking medicines for diabetes should take cinnamon with a lot of caution.
Cinnamon can really help when it comes to weight loss but it only has that effect, over long periods. It is rich in compounds that are very helpful when it comes to fighting weight gain.
Author Bio: Amanda Bentley has 5 years’ experience in the food and beverage industry and currently works as a Content writer at Qavashop. Qavashop.com is an online store for all the “coffee aficionados” located in the GCC. Apart from providing its customers with quality coffee machines and consumables, it also provides them with skilled, knowledgeable advice on how to make their own restaurant quality espresso at home.
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