What is Cinnamon?

Cinnamon is a spice, similar in some ways to ginger and turmeric, with a curious taste. It is usually found in brown “sticks” though the majority of its dietary uses are from the ground powder. As a curious and versatile spice, cinnamon presents us with a great way to get extra health benefits from foods that we might be neglecting: adding cinnamon to oatmeal, baked goods or even savory foods can be an effective change without much additional effort. This article will discuss the main health benefits of cinnamon that can improve your health and performance. Cinnamon can be broken down into two major variants: Ceylon and Cassia.

These different variants have their own major health benefits and we will discuss which is best for certain health benefits.

Cinnamon benefits includes
slowing down aging process,
managing inflammation,
regulating blood sugar and improving the profile of blood lipids,
fighting cancer
and reducing the likelihood of developing bacterial infections.
Other benefits includes improving the immune system
and increasing sensitivity to insulin.