Cinnamon
Cinnamomum verum
Description
Cinnamon is a highly delicious spice that comes from the inner bark of trees from the Cinnamomum family. It has been prized for its medicinal properties for thousands of years and was once more valuable than gold.
Benefits
- Loaded with antioxidants
- Has anti-inflammatory properties
- May reduce the risk of heart disease
- Can improve sensitivity to insulin
- May help lower blood sugar levels
Uses
Cinnamon is commonly used in sweet and savory dishes, from breakfast cereals and baked goods to curries and stews. It can be used in stick form or ground into a powder.
