What is Cinnamon Powder?

Cinnamon powder comes from the bark of tropical, evergreen trees. In order to harvest cinnamon, it's peeled off of the inside of the bark of the tree. There are two main types of cinnamon: ceylon and cassia. But cinnamon has uses other than for topping sweets, including improving your health

Benefits

• It has anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
• Contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory effects
• Its prebiotic properties may improve gut health
• Reduces blood pressure
• Lowers blood sugar and risk of type 2 diabetes
• Relieves digestive discomfort

Side effects

• Cause liver damage. Share on pinterest.
• Increase the risk of cancer
• Cause mouth sores
• Cause low blood sugar
• Cause breathing problems
• Interact with certain medications

How to use cinnamon powder

• Sprinkle it on food. The simplest way to consume cinnamon is to sprinkle a little of it on your food, such as on toast.
• Make a tea. The chemicals in cinnamon are water soluble and make a great tea.
• Take capsules
• Swallow it with honey