Packaging: 50g The average weight of one stick is 5-6 g
Chinese cinnamon is one of the most beloved and well-known spices. Many people know it from buns and apple pies. It turned out that this is not only a tasty, but also a healthy spice. Scientists have proven that cinnamon improves the absorption of sugar and reduces the level of glucose, "bad" cholesterol in the blood, which is a preventive measure against aging, atherosclerosis, and diabetes.
Chinese cinnamon contains the active substance polyphenol MHCP, which has the ability to imitate insulin, activate the receptor that perceives it, and work in cells on an equal basis with insulin. 2-3 grams of cinnamon reduces blood sugar levels by 20%. In addition, it turned out that cinnamon reduces the content of fats and bad cholesterol in the blood. Of course, this does not mean that you can reduce sugar and bad cholesterol in the blood by eating cinnamon in the form of buns and apple pies - they have too much sugar and fat. It is better to add cinnamon to other, healthier products. For example, add it to smoothies, cereals, juices, tea, coffee, milk, yogurt or kefir. Chinese cinnamon is a source of manganese, iron and calcium. It also strengthens the heart and lowers blood pressure. The antiseptic properties of this plant have been known since ancient times. The seasoning helps improve digestion, normalize the functioning of the stomach and intestines, speeds up the metabolism, activates the kidneys, liver, and gallbladder. When you have a cold, it is enough to add a couple of spoons of cinnamon to tea and drink it, cinnamon will work no worse than medicine. You can drink cinnamon with tea during an epidemic to prevent flu. And recently, cinnamon was classified as a product that not only does not add extra pounds, but also burns excess fat.