Cinnamon for Weight Loss

Cinnamon is quite simply a super spice for weight loss. The sweet spice is appetizing and is widely used to flavor foods, but most people aren’t aware of its fat-releasing power.

Research has proven that adding a scoop of cinnamon to your daily diet can help with weight loss. Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron, fiber and manganese. It has been used for centuries to treat indigestion and bloating.

Cinnamon reduces triglycerides and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels in the body, and has no effect on HDL (good cholesterol). It’s a healthy choice for people suffering from type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Studies credit cinnamon for its ability to lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity. Increased blood sugar concentration causes the body to store more fat. When less sugar is stored as fat, it is easier for your body to lose weight.

Cinnamon also influences how sugar is metabolized by the body and reduces its conversion to fat. It has thermogenic effects that greatly increase your metabolic rate.

Cinnamon suppresses appetite as it slows down the process of food going from the stomach to the intestine. It targets belly fat, also known as visceral fat. Abdominal fat is the most harmful fat stored in your body, and losing it is good for overall health. It also increases blood circulation and helps to stimulate the removal of built-up cellulite.

How to include cinnamon in your diet:

• Start your day with cinnamon tea. Boil tea leaves with a stick of cinnamon. Filter it, and add some lemon and honey to make it an effective detoxifying beverage.

• Make a cinnamon cleanse by adding a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to a glass of hot water. Drink this mix twice a day.

• Sprinkle cinnamon powder on your coffee, fruit salad, yoghurt or any dessert that you eat. A combination of apples and cinnamon is the ideal snack to shed extra kilos.

• Add cinnamon powder to your regular cereal or oatmeal with warm milk for a power breakfast.

• Use cinnamon to flavor a protein shake.

Source: healthmeup.com

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