15 Most Wonderful Benefits Of Cinnamon

What Is Cinnamon :-

     Cinnamon is an ancient spice  that comes from the bark of Cinnamomum genus of evergreen trees . 

     Cinnamon is the highest ranked spice in the amount of concentrated anti-oxidant . On research with 26 herbs or spices , most benefits are of cinnamon . It ranks 7th in the total food in the world according to antioxidant . It has 41 protective compounds and gives us a lot of benefits . 

Cinnamon

Medicinal Benefits Of Cinnamon:-

     Cinnamon is constituent with vitamin A, B, C, E, K and minerals - Magnesium , Calcium , Iron , Potassium , Zinc and Copper . 

     It cures TB , Bronchitis , Asthma , Allergies , prevent cold , protects brain , prevents and cure many forms of cancer . 

     It cures 3 main problems :- 

                                                A) Gynaecological issues 

                                                B) Respiratory illness

                                                C) Digestive problem 

1) It Lowers Bad Cholesterol :- 

     People with type 2 diadetes , taking 1gm or 1/2 tsp of cinnamon per day has shown beneficial effects on blood makers . It reduces 'bad' LDL cholesterol and triglycerids and increase 'good' HDL cholesterol .(1)

2) Control Sugar Level :-

     Cinnamon decrease the amount of glucose that enters into blood stream after meal and helps to lower the sugar level . (2)

3) Reduce Inflammation :-

     Cinnamaldehyde is the incredible compound that gives cinnamon its odour and flavour . It can ease swelling and prevents blood platelets from clumping together . Its anti-inflammatory qualities block certain substances associated with abnormal cell growth . (3)

4) Reduce effects of PCOS :-

     Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormonal disorder that causes ovaries to enlarge with small cysts on the outer edges . Cinnamon tea or cinnamon infused water with honey mat help reducing the effects of PCOS . (4)

5) Lower The Menstrual Pain :-

     It is shown that woman taking cinnamon tea feels lower pain or anxiety during menstrual period than others . (5)

6) Fights Against Infection Or Fungi :-

     Cinnamaldehyde , one of the main active compound of cinnamon helps to fight various kind of infection . It treats respiratory tract infections caused by fungi . (6)

7) Helps Digestive problems :-

     It helps to absorb of nutrients from food and prevents bad effects of fat food . Cinnamon eliminates bad bacteria in digestive tract . (7)

How To Take Cinnamon For Medicinal Benefits :- 

     Soak cinnamon in a cup of water overnight and in the morning you have to drink it in empty stomach . After 30 minutes you can take your breakfast .

     You can make cinnamon tea . Infuse cinnamon powder 1/4th tsp with worm water and mix honey . You can take it before meal . 

Cinnamon To Reduce Weight :- 

     It activates the hormones that suppress hunger . Reduces bad effects of eating high fat food . It increase metabolism rate . Taking cinnamon tea per day may reduce 3 to 4 kg per month . It works fast if you take it with chia seed . (8)

How To Cinnamon For Weight Loss :-

     Boil water and add cinnamon after boiling . Don't boil cinnamon , it may reduces the qualities of it . Collect the water , let it to be slight cool and mix honey . 

     Best time to take it is in the morning in empty stomach and at night before sleeping . 

     You can also infuse cinnamon dust with worm water and mix honey to make cinnamon tea . 

Cinnamon For Improve Our Skin Quality :-

     Its antioxidant , antibacterial and anti fungal property makes it useful against acne and skin blemishes . 

     Cinnamon improves blood flow to the surface of the skin , results a moist skin . (9)

 How To Apply On Face :-

     Mix 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder with 1 tsp honey , mix lemon juice and make a paste . 1st apply on very small portion of your skin to test if it suits or not . It may red your face or pimples it . 

If suits , apply on face . Leave 10 minutes and wash it .

Do it once in a week . 

Benefits Of Cinnamon For Hair :-

     Cinnamon helps to grow hair strongly . It can boost blood circulation in the scalp . So more oxygen and nutrients can reach to hair follicles , nourish and rejuvenate them , it leads to better and healthier hair growth . (10)

How To Apply On Hair :-

     Take cinnamon dust , honey and coconut oil or olive oil , mix them well . Apply on scalp and hair , leave it for 30 minutes . Then wash with mild shampoo . You can do it once twice in a week . 

Risk Or Side Effects :-

     1) If someone take medicine for diabetes or heart disease , he should consult with doctor . 

     2) Someone with liver problem should avoid it . 

     3) Sugar patient or after surgery , patient should not take it .

     4) Pregnant woman or breastfeeding mother should not take it .

     5) A normal person intake it maximum 4 grams in a day . More can effect on liver . 

     There are 2 types or cinnamon , regular cinnamon or cassia and true cinnamon or ceylon . Ceylon is costly and not available everywhere . Cassia is available in super market . A compound 'Coumarin' is more in cassia , which is harmful for liver and less in ceylon . So cassia should be taken in lower dose , 1/2 to 1 tsp in a day . 

       

     

Does Ginger Boost Your Immunity ?

   13 Benefits of Ginger:

     Ginger is full of nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body.

    1)   It is loaded with gingerol, which has anti-inflammatory and            antioxidant  properties. It appears to be highly effective against nausea and morning sickness during pregnancy.

According some studies, that included a total of 1278 pregnant women, taking 1.1-1.5 grams of ginger can reduce symptoms of nausea.(1)

     2)  Ginger is very helpful to reduce muscle pain. It does not work           instant.   If you take regularly, after one week you can identify the difference   gradually.(2)

           3) Ginger has anti-diabetic property. In 2015 a study of 41 participants with type 2 diabetes taking 2 grams of ginger powder per day lower fasting blood sugar by 12%.

        4)  It helps to reduce stiffness in osteoarthritis.

       

        5) Ginger improves digestion power. It reduces gas that formed in the intestinal tract during digestion. It relief  or prevent constipation.

        6) It reduces menstrual pain.

        7) It lowers cholesterol level. In a 45-day study of 85 individuals with high cholesterol, taking 3 grams of ginger power significantly reduced cholesterol markers.

        8) Ginger can enhance brain function directly. It improves reaction time and working memory.

       10) It helps to fight against common cold.

       11) Many researches show that ginger helps to prevent cancer.

       12) Ginger helps to reduce extra fat also.(3)

       13) Most important fact about ginger is, it reduces migraine pain. When this pain raises too much , taking ginger tea within 2 hours gap, end of the day it would be amazing, 80% pain will be cured.

 

Ginger

How to Intake Ginger:

Basically ginger is used as a spice in our kitchen. In many recipes we use it. But the best way to intake it is as ginger tea or ginger syrup. I personally avoid ginger syrup, because it contains sugar. I just avoid it. You can take as ginger tea , which has most benefits in our body.

Ginger Tea:

This immune boosting ginger tea is a warm and soothing tea loaded with nutrients, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying properties.

Ginger Tea

Process of Making Ginger Tea:

Take one piece of 2 inch peeled ginger and cut into slices.

Take 2 cups of water and warm it for 2 minutes. Add ginger slices and boil it for 10 minutes or until it reduced to 1 cup .

Filter the ginger water and mix with half lemon juice and one spoon of honey.

Perfect Time for Taking Ginger Tea:

 Good time to drink ginger tea is after heavy meal. Best is in the morning after breakfast. Ginger is believed to really jump start the food absorption and the rate at which your metabolism works. So this makes ginger tea a great drink to have after eating food early in the morning.

* After attending any heavy lunch or dinner party, you can take only ginger water and it will digest food quickly.(4)

Side Effects of Ginger:

        1) Leads to Diarrhea: Consuming large quantities of ginger may causes   Diarrhea.

 According to experts , it accelerates the passage of food and stool through   the intestines and causes unrest that often leads to restlessness and weakness too. (5)

   2) Causes Bleeding: We all know that ginger has anti platelet properties.   In that case, excessive intake of ginger may cause bleeding.

   3) Affects Heart: Heart experts recommend that those taking blood pressure  medication should avoid ginger intake.

Frequently Asked Questions:

       1) Is ginger tea helpful to reduce fat?

  Yes. It increases our digestion power and very helpful to reduce extra fat.

       2) Is it good drinking ginger tea on an empty stomach?

  No. Ginger can stimulate your digestion and induce bile secretion. So  ginger tea is not recommended to be consumed on an empty stomach. So   eat  something before taking ginger tea.

       3) Can be taken during pregnancy?

  Yes. You can take 1 to 1.5 grams of ginger. It reduces nausea and morning  sickness.

       4) How much ginger should be taken by a normal man or woman?

   One can intake any form of ginger maximum 4 grams in a day.

Increase Immune System With Lemon Water

How Lemon Water Helps To Burn Fat And Boost Our Body

Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water: 

          
        1) It promotes hydration of our body. 
      2) Lemon is good source of vitamin c and flavonoids , which 
          are antioxidants . Antioxidants help remove free radicals 
          that can damage cells from the body.
      3) It supports weight loss.
      4) It helps prevent kidney stone also .
      5) It improves our skin quality .
      6) It helps to detox our body.
      7) It lower blood pressure .

Lemon Water

How to Take It:

         Just mix the lemon juice of a whole one with one glass of 
         warm water .

When to Take It:

         Our body is extremely dehydrated by the time we wake up .             While we sleep, we lose a lot of water through breathing . 
         So the best time of day to drink lemon water is morning 
         when you wake up . It helps to replenish what we lost over               night. 

Nutrition:

         One squeezed lemon weighing 48 grams contains:-

      * Energy: 10.6 cal
         * Potassium: 49.4 mg
         * Vitamin C: 18.6 mg
         * Folate: 9.6 mcg
         * Vitamin B-1: 0.01 mg
         * Vitamin B-2: 0.01 mg
         * Vitamin B-5: 0.06 mg

         Current dietary guidelines recommend an intake of 75 mg of vitamin C per day for a woman aged 19 years and older and 90 mg per day for man.
         Smokers need 35 mg per day more than nonsmokers.

         I take it daily in empty stomach . It helps a lot to reduce extra fat . You may infuse honey or ginger in it .

Why We Should Increase Our Immune System ?

 Increase Your Body Fitness And Reduce Extra Fat

Hi , I am Sandy .  This is my 1^st blog . Actually last two years I go through some simple diet and little exercise and do now for loosing extra fat and to be fit and healthy.

We all are too busy to take care of our body . Its not too difficult , but we simple avoid it giving some excuses . A little change in daily life can give us a healthy life.

There is an another purpose to start my blog. We all are worried about Covid-19 , which has spread badly all over world . Whole world is fighting against this . We use proper mask, hand sanitizer when we are out of home . Still is it secured enough ? Many doctors , nurses, police and health workers are also affected . Lockdown is not properly maintained and its may be not possible in highly populated India . So the one and only way to fight against Corona virus is to improve our immune system . So that if we are affected , our body can resist it . I follow some proper diet and exercise , I want to share with you my diet plan and daily routine so that you can improve your body fitness , immunity power and also reduce extra fat .

Here I attached my photo when I was 78 and when I became 62 changing some diet and exercise without going gym or taking any food product of weight loss . In my next blog I'll share my diet with you .