Cinnamon--did you know?

[crystalhodder]

Well thank you I have learned alot today.  I knew somethings cinnoman did but not all this.  Cool 

[leebra]

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.

[GoGoKokiGo]

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.

[sy4686]

You are so correct great health benifits in cinnamon. I love cinnamon but I have never tried cinnamon pancakes.

[atvgirl1]

I heard cinnamon is very good for you also your heart

[lvstephanie]

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.

[moonangel]

i didnt know all this.  i love cinnamon but dont eat very much of it.

[andzigallery]

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.

[marcar1008]

Wow !  good to know. Now let's start consuming more cinnamon 

[cenamommy82]

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 .

[bostonphil]

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?   

[shellyb42]

Good info though I have to be in the mood to eat it.  lol

[BrentBrown89]

Looks like I should be sprinkling a little of this on everything 

[Fireman10]

I DONT EAT CINNAMON THAT MUCH

me either   

[halokitty]

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.