Cinnamon is not only delicious but it's healthy, too. Here are several health benefits of cinnamon that may make you want to include it in your every day diet.

• It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.

• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower your bad cholesterol (or LDL).

• Cinnamon may help treat Type 2 Diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels and increasing the amount of insulin production in the body.

• Cinnamon has an anti-clotting effect on blood.

• Honey and cinnamon combined have been found to relieve arthritis pain.

• When added to food, cinnamon inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.

• Cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurised juices.

• Cinnamon has been found to be an effective natural remedy for eliminating headaches and migraine relief.

http://www.organicauthority.com/health/11-health-benefits-of-cinnamon.html

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