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Spices in ‘moderate’ doses don’t help weight loss, finds study

Spices in ‘moderate’ doses don’t help weight loss, finds study
Researchers in Copenhagen, Denmark, set out to examine the potential of spices as part of common weight-loss strategies, after earlier studies found that some hot spices could boost satiety.

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The Health Benefits of Cinnamon

health benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon

Cinnamon actually comes from the bark of a small Southeast Asian evergreen tree. Although most people use cinnamon in it`s dried powerded form it is actuallys available as an oil and an extract. It is probably the oldest known spice being mentioned in the Bible and in ancient Egypt where it was used as medicine, flavoring drinks and in the mummification process.

Nutrients in Cinnamon

Cinnamon is an excellent source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Cancer Fighting – Studies indicate that cinnamon inhibits tumor cell proliferation.

Heart Healthy – The combination of all of the nutrients in cinnamon make it an excellent source of fibre which helps battle the ill effects of bad cholesterol thus making it a powerful heart healthy spice.

Anti Fungal – Cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections. This includes the common yeast problem of Candida.

Others Benefits – improve memory, toothaches, anti-inflammatory

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