Benefits of Cinnamon and Honey
This is a basic overview of just some of the benefits of Cinnamon and Honey. For more detailed information, see the honey article and the cinnamon article
The benefits of raw honey shouldn’t be underestimated, especially when it is mixed with other healthy ingredients like cinnamon.
There are many different types of honey and it’s best to get raw honey, one that has not been processed if you can.
If not, the organic or Manuka honey would be another option.
There are many types of cinnamon, Ceylon and Cassian being two, yes there’s more than one type! I didn’t know this till I started digging around.
Cassian cinnamon is the best if you are looking for the health benefits of cinnamon.
I’ve listed some of the ways that a combination of cinnamon and honey can contribute to good health.
Boosting the Immune System
Both honey and cinnamon are full of antioxidants which help to fight free radicals in the body. This is can help in fighting and preventing diseases.
Reducing Bad Cholesterol
Research indicates that consumption of cinnamon alone can be effective in reducing bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
A daily intake of cinnamon mixed with raw honey can be very helpful in keeping your cholesterol in check.
Weight Loss
A mixture of honey and cinnamon is known to be very effective in weight loss. This mixture works by reducing appetite and making one feel fuller. You can read the research paper here
Thereby, decreasing the amount of calories taken every day.
The combination of these two ingredients also help in boosting metabolism, which kick starts weight loss.
If you are taking honey and cinnamon for weight loss, it is advisable to take it regularly. This will help your body block fat absorption.
Because of this, the mixture is sometimes recommended for people with diabetes. This can be really useful as part of an overall weight reduction plan
Energy Boosting
Taking a mixture of honey and cinnamon every morning cab gives a great energy boost, good for keeping you going throughout the day!
Traditionally, the Chinese have used cinnamon to boost flow of energy in the body.
Cinnamon is known to stabilize blood sugar, an important factor in boosting energy.
Because honey contains healthy sugars, combining honey and cinnamon can help start your day with a boost.
Treatment of Digestive Issues
A mixture of honey and cinnamon is very effective in the relief of excess gas in the stomach. This is probably the reason why you’ll find it in many anti-gas medicines.
For best results, take a spoonful of honey and cinnamon before taking your meals. It will relieve you of excess gas even when you’ve had a heavy meal.
Cinnamon is also very effective in the treatment of bladder infections.
This is because it has antibacterial properties, helping kill infection-causing bacteria.
Because honey is a known antifungal and antibacterial, a combination of the two can help with bladder infections
Bad Breath
Combining honey and cinnamon makes for an effective breath freshener. Mix the two in warm water and gargle every morning.
This will keep your mouth smelling fresh all day long.
Lower Blood Pressure
Most people know, high blood pressure is bad!
High blood pressure could lead to a number of health issues, including heart attacks.
Taking a mixture of honey and cinnamon can help prevent this.
Cinnamon is known to lower blood pressure where it has already risen above healthy levels.
Honey can be effective for preventing a rise in blood pressure. You can read more about using cinnamon and honey to lower blood pressure here.
Therefore, by taking a mixture of the two, you get both preventative and curative benefits.
Bottom Line
Raw honey and cinnamon, on their own, have numerous health benefits. A combination of the two can help to give you optimal health benefits.