Pages

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Health benefits of Cinnamon and Honey

Cinnamon is a wonderful aromatic spice which is known for its medicinal properties. Cinnamon is a natural preservative like few other spices. Cinnamon is a powerful anti oxidant, it not only burns the fat but also prevents the fat being accumulated. Few studies shows that smelling this spice boosts memory. Cinnamon when added with honey gives numerous health benefits.

Honey and Cinnamon for weight loss :
Mix honey and cinnamon powder in a cup of water.  Let it boil, cool the mixture.  Have it in an empty stomach everyday.

Honey and Cinnamon for good immune system :
Daily intake of this mixture increases our immune system and prevents from bacterial and viral infections.

Honey and Cinnamon for cold :
People who are suffering from cold can take a tablespoon of lukewarm honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder for 3 days. This will be effective for cough, cold and sinusitis too.

Honey and Cinnamon for upset stomach :
Having equal amount of honey with cinnamon powder relieves gas and stomach ache .

Honey and Cinnamon for tooth ache:
Prepare a paste made of 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder to 5 teaspoon of honey.  Apply the paste and the pain is reduced within 15 minutes.  This can be done 3 times a day.

Honey and cinnamon aids in digestion:
Having this mixture after a heavy meal helps in digestion.

Honey and cinnamon for healthy heart:
Consuming 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon everyday lowers LDL cholesterol thus provides a healthy heart.

No comments:

Post a Comment