[LifeStyle] How to reap the benefits of drinking cinnamon tea every day

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This spice is part of our cuisine and pastries, but do you know the variety of benefits that consuming it could give us?

Since ancient times, cinnamon has been used for its beneficial properties for health, beyond its frequent use in confectionery, and focusing on a better lifestyle, one of the ways to take advantage of this species is by drinking cinnamon tea.

Cinnamon is a centuries-old spice that comes from the shores of the Indian Sea. To be more precise, it comes from the island of Sri Lanka, south of India. The most obvious characteristic of cinnamon is its smell, to which relaxing properties are attributed and it is used in the cleaning and personal care industry.

Among its benefits we can mention that it is an excellent food to detoxify, lower blood glucose, help against indigestion, and other benefits.

This species is rich in magnesium, iron, calcium, and vitamins C and B1. Next, and with the help of Dr. Stephania Esparza, a nutrition specialist, we will investigate a little more about the details of cinnamon.

 

What are its true benefits?
The reality is that cinnamon works against loss of appetite, as it stimulates the appetite. In addition, a study by Dr. P. Zoladz from the Association for Chemoreception Sciences in Florida, United States, concluded that cinnamon stimulates brain functions especially in older adults. Likewise, it improves the areas of the brain dedicated to attentional processes, visual memory, recognition and visual speed.

On the other hand, one of the properties of cinnamon is its ability to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Because of this, it can help improve arthritis symptoms.

And its use for external use includes antiseptic properties, skin disinfectants and the ability to naturally eliminate fungi and bacteria. It can be used to treat toenail or foot fungus, mouth ulcers, and vaginal infections.

 

Take cinnamon regularly
Cinnamon is a spice with many qualities that can be included in the daily diet in various ways. However, one of the best ways to consume it is in an infusion. In this way, cinnamon preserves all its properties without its active components being interfered with by other foods.

In addition, it is easier for the digestive system to absorb all the qualities of cinnamon tea, which causes the results to be reflected in a lesser amount of time.

 

Recommended for diabetics
One of the greatest benefits of cinnamon for all those who suffer from type two diabetes (a disease that occurs when the body stops reacting normally with increased insulin, which generates high levels of sugar in the blood ) is that a cup of this spice tea helps stabilize blood glucose levels.

Its compound B1 cinnamtannin stimulates insulin receptors and inhibits an enzyme that activates them. In this way, the body's ability to use glucose increases. In this case, it is advisable to consume the tea on an empty stomach and after meals.

 

Antibiotics are not your friends

Cinnamon has natural antibiotic properties, so it is recommended not to mix it with any inorganic antibiotics. The properties of the spice can alter the way other medications work in the body, causing unpredictable effects. Therefore, it is best avoided during antibiotic treatment.

 

If you have ulcers, avoid it
When you have intestinal ulcers, consuming cinnamon tea produces more irritation. It's best to avoid cinnamon at all in this case.

 

Cinnamon and heart
Cinnamon has a slight tendency to increase the heart rate. For this reason, people with heart conditions should avoid cinnamon tea. Otherwise, it could accelerate the rate of the heartbeat and endanger your health.

 

How to prepare it?
You should only bring a cup of water to boil, when it is about to boil add 1 stick of cinnamon, boil 5 more minutes and turn off. The nutritionist Esparza emphasizes that it is not necessary to add sugar, since by its nature, this spice is sweet.