Discover how this aromatic spice can improve your digestion, relieve menstrual cramps and much more
Per Giovana On 01/04/2024 at 22:38 < 1 reading minutes
Whether in its powdered or stick form, cinnamon is a versatile ingredient that can be easily found in supermarkets and grocery stores, adding a special touch to sweet and savory dishes.
In addition to its popularity in gastronomy, cinnamon offers interesting nutritional benefits. Although consumed in small quantities, this spice contains a variety of essential minerals such as iron, calcium and manganese, along with antioxidants that are valued for their health properties.
5 benefits of cinnamon:
Helps with digestion and combats gastrointestinal disorders: Cinnamon stimulates digestive enzymes, reduces gas formation and fights bacteria and fungi that affect the gastrointestinal tract, providing relief from digestive problems.
Relieves menstrual cramps: Thanks to its antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties, cinnamon is associated with relieving menstrual cramps, regulating hormonal levels and relaxing the uterine muscles.
Benefits the heart: Cinnamon improves heart health by reducing total cholesterol, LDL, and triglyceride levels, while increasing HDL. Additionally, it helps lower blood pressure and combats oxidative stress and inflammation, risk factors for heart disease.
Stimulates metabolism: With its thermogenic effect, cinnamon increases heat production in the body, stimulating metabolism and contributing to a slight calorie burning.
Reduces inflammation: The antioxidants present in cinnamon reduce oxidative stress, neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammatory processes, which contributes to the general health of the body.
The information is from the Viva Bem portal, from UOL.
