Cinnamon: Made By: David Tovar Hernandez

CINNAMON
MADE BY: DAVID TOVAR HERNANDEZ

Nutritional profile of cinnamon
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ten grams of ground cinnamon contains:
 Energy: 24.7 kcal
 Fat: 0.12 g
 Carbohydrates: 8.06 g
 Protein: 0.4 g.
 19 calories
1. High Source of Antioxidants
The health benefits of cinnamon are attributed to the type of antioxidants called
polyphenols, phenolic acid, and flavonoids. These are similar antioxidants to those
that can be found in other “superfoods” including berries, red wine, and dark
chocolate. These compounds work to fight oxidative stress in the body, which can
lead to disease formation when uncontrolled, especially as someone ages.
The different antioxidants present in cinnamon help to reduce a multitude of

symptoms and diseases because they are free-radical-scavengers.
2.Protects Heart Health
Studies have shown that another health benefit of cinnamon is that it reduces several of the most
common risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels,
and high blood pressure.
The special compounds in cinnamon are able to help reduce levels of total cholesterol, LDL “bad”
cholesterol and triglycerides, while HDL “good” cholesterol remains stable. Cinnamon has also
been shown to reduce high blood pressure, which is another threat for causing heart disease or a
stroke.
And there are even more heart health benefits of cinnamon. Research shows that cinnamon is a
helpful blood coagulant and prevents bleeding by helping the body to form blood clots. Cinnamon
also increases blood circulation and advances bodily tissue’s ability to repair itself after it’s been
damaged. This includes heart tissue which is in need of regeneration in order to fight heart
attacks, heart disease, and stroke.
3. Fights Diabetes
Cinnamon is known to have an anti-diabetic effect. It helps

lower blood sugar levels and also can improve sensitivity to
the hormone insulin, which is the vital hormone needed for
keeping blood sugar levels balanced.
These benefits of cinnamon exist because it plays a part in
blocking certain enzymes called alanines which allows for
glucose (sugar) to be absorbed into the blood. Therefore it has
been shown to decrease the amount of glucose that enters the
bloodstream after a high-sugar meal, which is especially
important for those with diabetes.
4. Helps Defend Against Cognitive
Decline & Protects Brain Function
Cinnamon protects cognitive function and brain health is because it activates neuro-protective
proteins that protect brain cells from mutation and undergoing damage. This further reduces the
negative effects of oxidative stress by stopping cells from morphing and self-destructing.
Because cinnamon contains so many antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that reduce
the effects of aging on the body and brain, in the future we may see it being used as a possible
natural therapeutic treatment or prevention for age-related neuro-degenerative diseases.
5. Fights Infections & Viruses
There are many benefits of cinnamon when it comes to defending the body from illnesses.
Cinnamon is a natural anti-microbial, anti-biotic, anti-fungal, and anti-viral agent. The
immune-boosting abilities of cinnamon are found in cinnamon’s essential oils.
Cinnamon is used in many cultures to naturally help fight harmful infections and viruses.
Cinnamon oils also have protective abilities against various bacteria which can cause
negative symptoms in the digestive tract, on the surface of the skin, and can lead to colds or
the flu.
Cinnamon is so powerful at boosting immunity that some studies even show that it may be
able to reduce the risk of contracting the HIV virus.
6. Protects Dental Health & Freshens
Breath Naturally
In studies, the extracts found in cinnamon were shown to be protective against
bacteria living in the oral microflora that could cause bad breath, tooth
decay, cavities, or mouth infections. The essential oil from cinnamon has been
shown to be more potent than other tested plant extracts and can be used to
naturally combat bacteria in the mouth, acting like a natural anti-bacterial
mouthwash.
Similarly to peppermint, one of the health benefits of cinnamon is that it can also
used as a natural flavoring agent in chewing gums due to its mouth refreshing
abilities. Because it removes oral bacteria, cinnamon has the ability to naturally
remove bad breath without adding any chemicals to the body. For this reason
cinnamon has also been traditionally used as tooth powder and to treat
toothaches, dental problems, oral microbiota, and mouth sores.
7. Benefits Skin Health
Cinnamon has anti-biotic and anti-microbial effects

that protect skin from irritations, rashes, allergic
reactions, and infections. Applying cinnamon
essential oil directly to the skin can be helpful in
reducing inflammation, swelling, pain, and redness.
Cinnamon and honey, another antimicrobial
ingredient, are frequently used together to boost
skin health for this reason and are beneficial for
acne, rosacea, and signs of skin allergies.
8.The Cold & Flu
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon of lukewarm
honey with one quarter of a spoonful for cinnamon powder daily for three days as this
procedure will cure most chronic coughs, colds, and will clear the sinuses. A scientist
in Spain has proven that honey contains a natural "ingredient", that kills the flu
virus and will prevent people from getting the flu. This natural "ingredient" is sulfur
that I talked about above, and those that take the organic sulfur crystals never get the
flu.

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CINNAMON

MADE BY: DAVID TOVAR HERNANDEZ

The different antioxidants present in cinnamon help to reduce a multitude of

Cinnamon is known to have an anti-diabetic effect. It helps

Cinnamon has anti-biotic and anti-microbial effects

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