Health Benefits: Cinnamon has long been used as a spice and as a medicine. The essential oils found in its bark, have 3 active components called cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl acetate, and cinnamyl alcohol. The cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon is an anti-inflammatory agent that helps prevents unwanted clumping of blood platelets. The essential oils found in cinnamon are consideredContinueContinue reading “Thursday's Tip: The 3 Active Health Components of Cinnamon”
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Health Wise Series: #12 Cinnamon
We know cinnamon as a spice that adds an incredible twist to our favorite foods. But perhaps what some of us didn’t know is that cinnamon also provides great health benefits. I enjoy a teaspoon of cinnamon every morning added to my coffee grounds so that I can enjoy all of these health benefits. CheckContinueContinue reading “Health Wise Series: #12 Cinnamon”
