[Lifestyle] Try this tea for post-meal sweet cravings

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Cinnamon known for its unique flavour and taste can actually aid in improving insulin sensitivity, said registered dietitian Garima Goyal

Who does not love to finish off meals with something sweet? While having sweets in moderation may not be harmful but when it becomes a habit then it can lead to several issues including diabetes.

If you are among those who crave for desserts after a meal then try the Ceylon cinnamon tea recipe shared by dietitian Manpreet on her Instagram.

“A pinch of cinnamon can help reduce sugar cravings by improving sugar cravings by improving insulin sensitivity,” claims Manpreet in her Instagram post.

Here’s how you can prepare Ceylon cinnamon tea to reduce your post meals sweet cravings!

Recipe

Ingredients

• *150 ml water
• *1/2 lemon
• *A pinch of Ceylon Cinnamon

Directions

• *Boil water and add Ceylon cinnamon to it
• *Pour it in a cup and add half lemon
• *Enjoy with a smile

Does it actually help?

Cinnamon known for its unique flavour and taste can actually aid in improving insulin sensitivity, said registered dietitian Garima Goyal.

“Many studies based on the supplementation of cinnamon for glucose intolerance have shown positive results in achieving reduced blood glucose levels. This reduction in blood glucose is achieved by improving insulin sensitivity and increasing the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream,” said Goyal.

According to Goyal, in diabetes, achieving glycemic control is not the only goal. “It is also necessary to reduce complications. The anti-inflammatory effect of cinnamon helps in reducing oxidative stress and help in mitigating the complications associated with it,” said Goyal.

The difference between Ceylon and regular cinnamon lies in its subtle difference in taste.

Therefore, adding a cup of cinnamon tea regularly to a nourishing diet can help the diabetic po[CENSORED]tion maintain their blood glucose level, Goyal mentioned. “The sweetness of cinnamon makes it a better choice for sweeteners and helps manage sugar cravings,” said Goyal.

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