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Title: Cinnamon--did you know?
Post by: andzigallery on June 25, 2010, 01:44:06 pm: Two teaspoons (4.52 gms) contains these nutrients:

Daily Value
manganese about 40%
dietary fiber about 10%
iron about 10 %
calcium about 10 %

So cinnamon is a very good source of these nutrients.

Cinnamon health benefit are:
* anti-clotting actions
* anti-microbial activities
* blood sugar control
* cinnamon's scent boost brain function

Historically cinnamon has been used as a spice and a medicine. Just thought I shared this little tib-bit of information.
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Post by: jamalpe on June 25, 2010, 01:48:59 pm: I DONT EAT CINNAMON THAT MUCH
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Post by: jneff0603 on June 26, 2010, 05:57:17 am: Did you know that some casinos pump cumin into the air because it has the effect of making people less inhibited?
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Post by: jzmom on June 26, 2010, 06:42:09 am: I add a little cinnamon to the ground coffee before I brew it. It makes me think I am drinking an expensive coffee!
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Post by: rcbrad on June 26, 2010, 07:07:49 am: Two teaspoons are a lot of Cinnamon. Many times this is what you would use in an entire recipe. It is still a healthy thing. As time goes on, we are becoming more aware of the healthy benefits of all kinds of foods/herbs etc.
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Post by: apples45 on June 26, 2010, 07:32:32 am: Didn't know that, I do eat cinnamon occasionally so its nice to know that its got good nutrients :)
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Post by: mangomiata on June 26, 2010, 07:35:35 am: Yes, God gave us so many amazing things that we look past and ignore. Instead we look to manufactured products for what is right under our noses. Consider all the uses of vinegar, baking soda and lemons! Powerful disinfectants with excellent health benefits to boot AND to top it all off...they are cheap!

Sandy
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Post by: willow80834 on June 26, 2010, 10:23:26 am: woo hooo hubby loves cinnamon.... Cinnamon also is good for people with diabetes!
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Post by: Fireman10 on June 26, 2010, 10:27:49 am: everyone around me always love cinnamon but not me
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Post by: dreamyxo on June 26, 2010, 12:37:14 pm: My aunt sent me a email about the benefits of cinnamon and also honey check it out.

I don't know about all the claims about curing disease but I'd rather eat natural foods for better health and prevention than to rely on costly drugs.

Cinnamon and Honey
Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. It will do what some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey.. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what I rather call “crystallizing”. When this happens I loosen the lid, boil some water, and sit the honey container in the hot water, off the heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it ever was.

Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. To do so will kill the enzymes in the honey.

Cinnamon and Honey ~ Bet the drug companies won’t like this one getting around.~

Facts on Honey and Cinnamon

It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a ‘Ram Ban’ (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases.

Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases.

Today’s science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients.

Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada , in its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:

HEART DISEASES:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack.

Also, those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat.

In America and Canada , various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as you age, the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and veins.

ARTHRITIS:
Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, They found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated, practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain, and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.

BLADDER INFECTIONS
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.

CHOLESTEROL
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.

UPSET STOMACH
Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS
According to the studies done in India and Japan , it is revealed that if Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that Honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral diseases.

INDIGESTION
Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ‘Ingredient’ which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.

LONGEVITY
Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increase and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

PIMPLES
Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS
Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS
Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

CANCER
Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.

FATIGUE
Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.

BAD BREATH
People of South America , first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS
Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it!
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Post by: lynnc35 on June 26, 2010, 02:03:50 pm: Ya learn something new everyday, now If I have a choice, I may eat cinnamon. It is good for you, that makes it better.
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Post by: andzigallery on June 26, 2010, 06:04:27 pm: Quote from: jzmom on June 26, 2010, 06:42:09 am
I add a little cinnamon to the ground coffee before I brew it. It makes me think I am drinking an expensive coffee!

Hey, you know what I do that too! I sometimes add ground cloves in the ground coffee before I brew it. It taste good with the extra flavor--I think!
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Post by: jcribb16 on June 26, 2010, 06:14:24 pm: :cat: I use it as part of my blood sugar control (diabetes.) It does work!
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Post by: bboydbabe on June 26, 2010, 06:55:21 pm: Quote from: andzigallery on June 25, 2010, 01:44:06 pm
Two teaspoons (4.52 gms) contains these nutrients:

Daily Value
manganese about 40%
dietary fiber about 10%
iron about 10 %
calcium about 10 %

So cinnamon is a very good source of these nutrients.

Cinnamon health benefit are:
* anti-clotting actions
* anti-microbial activities
* blood sugar control
* cinnamon's scent boost brain function

Historically cinnamon has been used as a spice and a medicine. Just thought I shared this little tib-bit of information.

Cinnamon is also good for cramps :) for all you girls out there with the same problem :)
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Post by: D_Fort0427 on June 26, 2010, 07:52:02 pm: Cinnamon french toast or pancakes are the best!!! :icon_rr:
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Post by: crystalhodder on June 26, 2010, 08:44:20 pm: Well thank you I have learned alot today. I knew somethings cinnoman did but not all this. Cool :wave: :notworthy:
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Post by: leebra on June 27, 2010, 05:37:45 pm: There are health benefits from all kind of natural sources. We continue to learn more about the foods that we eat. More and more people are eating better and certain kinds of food for better health.
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Post by: GoGoKokiGo on June 28, 2010, 12:20:38 am: Quote from: jneff0603 on June 26, 2010, 05:57:17 am
Did you know that some casinos pump cumin into the air because it has the effect of making people less inhibited?
They should try pumping some gin into the air. At least then it makes our money worth losing to them.
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Post by: sy4686 on June 28, 2010, 01:52:04 am: You are so correct great health benifits in cinnamon. I love cinnamon but I have never tried cinnamon pancakes.
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Post by: atvgirl1 on June 28, 2010, 04:44:59 am: I heard cinnamon is very good for you also your heart
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Post by: lvstephanie on June 28, 2010, 06:08:57 am: I've been using cinnamon for awhile now to help regulate blood sugar, although I thought that a teaspoon of cinnamon is much less than 4.5 grams, closer to 1 gram... Where did you get that number from (I was told mine figure from a dietitian, but I can't find an online source)? Remember that standard conversion charts can't really be relied upon since you are converting volume (teaspoons) to weight (grams), so you'd also need to know the density of the substance to make the conversion.... There may also be a difference in packing... Since cinnamon is usually ground, the fluffy powder probably has a lot of air trapped between the particles thereby adding volume to the teaspoon measurement. Hence the dietitian may have stated her figure based on taking a spoonful out of a container rather than a tightly packed teaspoon.

For me because of the variety of cinnamons as well as the inconsistency of measuring by spoonfuls, I usually take my cinnamon in pill form. Then I know better how much I'm getting in each dose. And it won't overpower the taste on my foods.
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Post by: moonangel on June 28, 2010, 07:03:14 am: i didnt know all this. i love cinnamon but dont eat very much of it.
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Post by: andzigallery on June 30, 2010, 04:29:17 am: Quote from: lvstephanie on June 28, 2010, 06:08:57 am
I've been using cinnamon for awhile now to help regulate blood sugar, although I thought that a teaspoon of cinnamon is much less than 4.5 grams, closer to 1 gram... Where did you get that number from (I was told mine figure from a dietitian, but I can't find an online source)? Remember that standard conversion charts can't really be relied upon since you are converting volume (teaspoons) to weight (grams), so you'd also need to know the density of the substance to make the conversion.... There may also be a difference in packing... Since cinnamon is usually ground, the fluffy powder probably has a lot of air trapped between the particles thereby adding volume to the teaspoon measurement. Hence the dietitian may have stated her figure based on taking a spoonful out of a container rather than a tightly packed teaspoon.

For me because of the variety of cinnamons as well as the inconsistency of measuring by spoonfuls, I usually take my cinnamon in pill form. Then I know better how much I'm getting in each dose. And it won't overpower the taste on my foods.

There is a web-site that I often went to when I was receiving Chemo treatments that have this information on cinnamon: WH Foods: Cinnamon, ground and I basically got my information there. You see, when I was getting treatments, I was also learning about alternatives to help reduce the side effects of chemo. Cinnamon was one of the spices, I would use to make smoothies or to put in oatmeal. I also drinked plenty of water, gatorade and vitamin water. In addition, I went for acupuncture treatments usually two days before my bi-weekly chemo rounds. It did make a big difference! For this reason, I'm sharing bits of information about various spices and foods I've eaten during this time because I do believe their nutrient value was one of the biggest factors in my treatment. I truly believe in combining traditional medicines and alternatives for the best results. I've done another posting on the benefits of cloves. I will continue to do more of these spices and food nutritional values in future postings.
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Post by: marcar1008 on June 30, 2010, 05:07:13 am: Wow ! :o good to know. Now let's start consuming more cinnamon :P
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Post by: cenamommy82 on June 30, 2010, 07:46:23 am: i love cinnamon i even use it for my pancakes it is great. and the fsct that it is good for us makes it a plus to .
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Post by: bostonphil on June 30, 2010, 08:13:30 am: Cinnamon is also good for reducing bad cholesterol. A nutritionist recommended cinnamon to me. I use cinnamon in coffee and tea, on cereal, bread, and all dessert items. Just a little .... You can't go wrong with a little cinnamon. Also, I wonder. Couldn't it be used to make a room smell sweet? :wave:
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Post by: shellyb42 on June 30, 2010, 08:15:36 am: Good info though I have to be in the mood to eat it. lol
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Post by: BrentBrown89 on June 30, 2010, 09:11:05 am: Looks like I should be sprinkling a little of this on everything ;D
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Post by: Fireman10 on June 30, 2010, 09:11:47 am: Quote from: jamalpe on June 25, 2010, 01:48:59 pm
I DONT EAT CINNAMON THAT MUCH

me either :P
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Post by: halokitty on June 30, 2010, 03:10:19 pm: Wow I never knew cinnomon did so many good things! I'm going to start to put some in my coffee as well that sounds really good.
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Post by: PMZ908 on June 30, 2010, 03:59:16 pm: yes, I always use cinnamon on oatmeal to give it some taste, and sometimes cinnamon/sugar on lightly buttered toast is a easy fix for something sweet without being too sweet.
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Post by: twol on June 30, 2010, 11:42:53 pm: Wow learned something new today! *loves cinnamon rolls*
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Post by: ktheodos on July 01, 2010, 04:56:24 am: Interesting....thanks for sharing all of this info folks! Good to know for sure :)
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Post by: jkhanson on July 01, 2010, 05:18:57 am: I had no idea cinnamon packed nutrient value....I just thought it was a flavoring.

I might try the cinnamon added to coffee.....I'm not a big fan of plain coffee.
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Post by: kqa on July 01, 2010, 05:32:15 am: Didn't know and thanks for the info. I had just finished French toast drenched in cinnamon when I read that, so I guess I'll be healthy for today!
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Post by: cakestripe on July 01, 2010, 08:51:30 pm: I read on the back of a cereal box that cinnamon is the dried inner bark of a redwood tree!
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Post by: BeccaGoga on July 01, 2010, 09:30:16 pm: I love cinnamon. I try and have it as much as possilble.
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Post by: Annella on July 01, 2010, 09:52:07 pm: Geez...wouldn't you know it.....I'm allergic to Cinnamon. Also to basil. Changed my sugar intake to honey a couple months ago. Was the best move. I'm learning to bake with it, and it's great in just about everything. Made a rub for the Tri Tip (seasoned salt, parsley, garlic powder). After rubbing it all over the meat, I drizzled honey on it, and roasted it.....Yummmm :P
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Post by: tzs on July 01, 2010, 10:16:44 pm: Quote from: Annella on July 01, 2010, 09:52:07 pm
Geez...wouldn't you know it.....I'm allergic to Cinnamon. Also to basil. Changed my sugar intake to honey a couple months ago. Was the best move. I'm learning to bake with it, and it's great in just about everything. Made a rub for the Tri Tip (seasoned salt, parsley, garlic powder). After rubbing it all over the meat, I drizzled honey on it, and roasted it.....Yummmm :P
Mmmmm! You are making me hungry!