Is Cinnamon good for you?

    Fiber

    Improves Digestion

    Known to help reduce inflammation in the gut and improve digestion.

    Calcium

    Makes Bones Stronger

    Helps build strong bones and teeth. Calcium also helps your muscles contract properly, and aids blood clotting.

    Iron

    Boosts Oxygen Circulation

    Helps in the creation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body.

    Magnesium

    Boosts Energy Production

    Magnesium helps convert food into energy. Also helps promote good bone health by supporting the production of certain hormones.

    Anti-inflammatory

    Reduces Inflammation

    Known for anti-inflammatory properties, which can help with issues all over the body.

    Zinc

    Fights Bacteria & Viruses

    Zinc also helps wounds heal properly, aids our sense of taste and smell, and ensures proper development during pregnancy.

    Vitamin E

    Good for Skin and Eyes

    Helps maintain healthy skin and eyes, and strengthen the body's natural defence against illness and infection.

    Vitamin K

    Good for Blood & Bones

    Improves blood clotting and wound healing, and helps keep bones strong and healthy.

    Nutrients

    Nutritional value in a tablespoon of Cinnamon...
    (% RDA in 8g)

    Bear in mind, the bars below will be very small, because the serving is tiny.

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    Absent Nutrients: Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Fatty acids, Cholesterol, Caffeine

    Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) % shown for adult females, as published by the NHS (UK).

    Medical Research into eating Cinnamon

    may help lower the risk of

    Alzheimer's Disease

    Reliability: Promising Signs. [1]

    helps relieve the symptoms of

    Type 2 Diabetes

    Reliability: Proven. [1]

    may help lower the risk of

    Heart Disease

    Reliability: Early Evidence. [1]

    Lists Containing Cinnamon

    Low Glycemic Index Foods

    Those with diabetes should aim to consume low-GI foods to avoid spikes in blood sugar levels. These Low-GI foods provide natural, slow-release energy.

    Best Anti-inflammatory Foods

    Foods known for their anti-inflammatory properties, which can help with a variety of conditions.

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