Whether or not you take your tea with cream and sugar, milk and honey or with nothing at all, cinnamon tea is a simple healthful beverage that many enjoy. Cinnamon tea has a sweet, spicy flavor as well as significant health benefits.HOW TO PREPARE:
1. Boil a 3-inch piece of cinnamon stick in one and a quarter cups of water for 15 to 25 minutes, and then you let it steep and rest for another 15 minutes.
OR;
Mix half to one teaspoon of cinnamon powder with hot water and stir. One gram of cinnamon equals a quarter to half teaspoon of cinnamon powder or half cinnamon stick.
CINNAMON AND CHOLESTEROL
One research study published in September 2013 issue of "Annals of Family Medicine" concluded that consuming cinnamon in a dose from 120 milligrams to 6 grams per day was associated with reduced levels of cholesterol, LCD cholesterol, and triglycerides, along with higher levels of the good cholesterol, HDL.
This study reviewed previously published, randomized controlled trials that studied cinnamon's effect on glycemia and lipid levels.
ANTIOXIDANTS CONTENTThe American Cancer Society notes that naturally occurring antioxidants in foods may provide some health benefits, including preventing certain cancers. Compared to some other antioxidant-rich herbs and spices, cinnamon has the third-highest antioxidant content, with only cloves and allspice containing more.
A study conducted to evaluate the antioxidant activity of cinnamon extracts published in 2010in 'Nutrition Journal'determined that cinnamon prevented oxidation more effectively than the synthetic antioxidant, BHT. This suggests that you can use cinnamon as a natural antioxidant to prevent unwanted oxidation of lipids in foods.
TYPE 2 DIABETESThe Diabetes Action Reseach and Education Foundation reviewed multiple studies that were studied to determine the effects of cinnamon on blood-sugar control in diabetics. Clinical trial findings suggest the possibility of small changes in insulin sensitivity.
One study published in the December 2003 issue of 'Diabetes Care'studied 60 people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers divided participants into six groups. Researchers gave groups one, two and three 1, 3, or 6 grams of cinnamon daily.
Researchers gave placebos to groups four, five and six. After 40 days, the three cinnamon groups had reduced blood-sugar levels by 18 to 29 percent. Researchers did not see any significant changes in groups that took a placebo.
ANTIOXIDANTS CONTENTThe American Cancer Society notes that naturally occurring antioxidants in foods may provide some health benefits, including preventing certain cancers. Compared to some other antioxidant-rich herbs and spices, cinnamon has the third-highest antioxidant content, with only cloves and allspice containing more.
A study conducted to evaluate the antioxidant activity of cinnamon extracts published in 2010in 'Nutrition Journal'determined that cinnamon prevented oxidation more effectively than the synthetic antioxidant, BHT. This suggests that you can use cinnamon as a natural antioxidant to prevent unwanted oxidation of lipids in foods.
TYPE 2 DIABETESThe Diabetes Action Reseach and Education Foundation reviewed multiple studies that were studied to determine the effects of cinnamon on blood-sugar control in diabetics. Clinical trial findings suggest the possibility of small changes in insulin sensitivity.
One study published in the December 2003 issue of 'Diabetes Care'studied 60 people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers divided participants into six groups. Researchers gave groups one, two and three 1, 3, or 6 grams of cinnamon daily.
Researchers gave placebos to groups four, five and six. After 40 days, the three cinnamon groups had reduced blood-sugar levels by 18 to 29 percent. Researchers did not see any significant changes in groups that took a placebo.
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