Spices like cinnamon don’t tend to get the same kind of attention that “superfoods” like quinoa, acai and chia seeds are showered with these days.
But we’re here to change that. Why you ask? Because cinnamon is a freaking superstar!
Cinnamon lowers blood sugar levels.
Cinnamon helps lower blood sugar levels by preventing insulin spikes after meals. Studies have shown it decreases the amount of glucose that enters the bloodstream after we eat. It does this by interfering with enzymes that slow the breakdown of carbs in our digestive systems. Cool!
Try sprinkling some cinnamon on carb-rich veggies like sweet potato, or try it with our delicious Fluffy Carrot Mousse.
It’s anti-inflammatory.
Short-term bursts of healthy inflammation can help our body fight off infections and repair tissue damage. But chronic (or long-term) inflammation can have the opposite effect. And this is where superstar cinnamon comes to the rescue!
Studies have shown that the antioxidants in cinnamon have potent anti-inflammatory abilities. Another reason to try our Anti-inflammatory Hot Chocolate.
It beats sugar cravings.
If you always find yourself adding sugar to your cuppa, do like the IQS team do and swap sugar for cinnamon! Its naturally sweet and warming taste is the perfect weapon of choice when dealing with those pesky mid-afternoon sugar cravings.
Try our Spicy Activated Nuts for the tastiest 3pm slump snack.
It just tastes freaking delicious in anything!
Sprinkle it over your roast veggies, your morning toast, in your coffee, tea and hot chocolate, or heck, why not try our delicious Sweet Chocolate Risotto with Cinnamon Grilled Peaches?
How do you like to use cinnamon?
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