1. Protect the heart: cinnamon powder is rich in antioxidants, which can lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure, enhance heart function and prevent heart disease.
2. Control diabetes: cinnamon powder can improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar, especially for type 2 diabetes.
3. Antibacterial effect: cinnamon powder contains a substance called cinnamic acid, which can inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi and has a good therapeutic effect on oral problems and intestinal infections.
4. Lose weight: cinnamon powder has the characteristics of low calorie and low fat, which helps to reduce fat and improve metabolism.
Dietotherapy method of cinnamon powder;
1. Making tea: Put a spoonful of cinnamon powder into hot water to make tea, which can improve metabolism and eliminate fatigue.
2. Seasoning: Adding a little cinnamon powder in the cooking process can increase the flavor of food and help digestion and absorption.
3. Eating together: cinnamon powder can be eaten with some foods, such as honey can enhance immunity, and apples can help digestion and lower blood sugar.
4. Preparation of porridge: Adding cinnamon powder to porridge can increase the nutritional value and taste of porridge.
It should be noted that cinnamon powder contains certain fragrance and irritation. It is recommended not to eat more than one spoonful at a time, and not to eat in large quantities for a long time, so as to avoid discomfort caused by excessive consumption. At the same time, pregnant women and lactating women, as well as people with liver and kidney diseases and bleeding tendency, should also be careful to eat.