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The Best Kept Secrets About Cinnamon

We love cinnamon in our food, and smelling warm cinnamon makes us sit back and take a deep breath.

There is a lot of information on the health benefits of cinnamon and the three common varieties.

These are:

• Korintje cinnamon, an Indonesian Cassia cinnamon;

• Saigon Cinnamon, a spicy-sweet Vietnamese Cassia cinnamon; and

• Ceylon, also known as Mexican cinnamon and considered “true” cinnamon.

Have you heard of the many health benefits of cinnamon? 

Did you know cinnamon could help you reach your daily fiber goal?

With all the different types of cinnamon on the market, would it matter which kind of cinnamon is used for health benefits?

What if I told you that buying one kind of cinnamon not only has safe health benefits but also makes your food more flavorful.

In the United States, you usually only find one of the cassia cinnamon’s on store shelves; however, the Ceylon cinnamon has more health benefits.

Ceylon cinnamon has lower content levels of coumarin compounds. Coumarin is a naturally occurring compound in cinnamon and some other herbs and beans. 

Coumarin in high doses can cause severe health issues. Be sure you are using the right cinnamon if you are using it strictly for health benefits. Avoid having more than 1 tsp per day of cinnamon.

 Health benefits of cinnamon include lowering blood sugar and counteracting the negative effects of high-fat foods you may eat throughout the day.

The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of Ceylon cinnamon also aid in flushing toxins from your body. This allows your body to process foods better and loses visceral fat.

One teaspoon of Ceylon cinnamon contains 1.4 grams of fiber, helping you meet your daily fiber goals.

A simple trick to incorporate Ceylon cinnamon into your daily routine is to add 1 tsp per cup to your coffee grounds before brewing.

 If you’re making 4 cups of coffee and use 8 scoops of coffee, you would add 4 tsp of ground Ceylon cinnamon to the grinds. Likewise, you can add a Ceylon cinnamon stick to your coffee cup, or if you prefer tea, you can add it to your teacup.

 See how quickly the amount of cinnamon you consume can add up? 

Ceylon cinnamon also will bring the flavor of your food up a notch. The Ceylon cinnamon has a milder scent and tastes less sweet. If you grate the Ceylon cinnamon stick, it brings a level of complexity to your dish or baked goods.

For convenience, the Ceylon cinnamon powder is fine. I highly recommend you try to use the Ceylon cinnamon stick and freshly grate the needed amount. You will never go back to powdered again if you try it. I use this stainless steel grater all the time. You will love it.