Health Benefits

The vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in Ceylon cinnamon provide significant health benefits. For example, cinnamon is full of beta-carotene, which is part of the reason for its rich brown color. The carotene family of pigments acts as important provitamins since they can be converted into vitamin A. This vitamin is an important part of keeping your eyes healthy.

Other health benefits of Ceylon cinnamon include:

Reduced Inflammation

•Ceylon cinnamon's active ingredient, cinnamaldehyde, may have anti-inflammatory properties. Cinnamaldehyde has been shown to reduce the inflammatory response in the body, leading to fewer negative symptoms. Inflammation is linked to chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Ceylon cinnamon may be able to reduce symptoms of these conditions.

May Reduce Cholesterol Levels

•Early studies done with cinnamon have shown that it can help reduce your cholesterol levels. "Bad" LDL cholesterol is connected to problems like heart disease, as are high cholesterol levels overall. Cinnamon appears to help lower LDL and overall cholesterol levels without affecting "good" HDL cholesterol significantly.

Improves Insulin Response

•Finally, cinnamon also seems to have benefits for people with insulin resistance or diabetes. Studies show that regularly consuming cinnamon can help your body's natural response to insulin. This can help your body moderate its blood sugar levels more effectively and reduce your risk of hypo- or hyperglycemia incidents.

How to Use Ceylon Cinnamon?

Ceylon cinnamon can be used in both stick and ground form. Cinnamon is equally potent in either form, and ground cinnamon is much easier to add to most dishes. Keeping your cinnamon in an airtight container can help keep it from losing its flavor.

If you’re looking to get an intense cinnamon experience, you can make cinnamon tea. Grind a tablespoon of Ceylon cinnamon and steep the powder in boiling water for three or four minutes. Strain the spice out and you’ll be left with a sweet, spicy tea that’s just right for fall.

Ceylon cinnamon is a soothing, healthy addition to your diet. Here are some ways to use this warm spice:

-Add Ceylon cinnamon to chai lattes
-Make cinnamon rolls
-Add ground Ceylon cinnamon to pumpkin pie
-Include cinnamon in curry for depth of flavor
-Make mulled cider and stir it with a cinnamon stick
-Use Ceylon cinnamon in rubs to season meats
-Sprinkle cinnamon in hot chocolate
- Use as a stirring stick for your coffee,tea,cider and cocktails
-Break up a cinnamon stick to infuse a pot of coffee or tea
-Simmer a cinnamon stick with your oatmeal