Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants, like polyphenols, which prevent free radical damage, and premature skin aging.
Cinnamon is high in two compounds that prevent the accumulation of the tau protein in the brain, which is an Alzheimer’s marker. Studies have also found that it protects neurons, improves motor function, and stabilizes neurotransmitter levels.
Cinnamon helps in the case of diabetes, and reduces insulin resistance, which is a vital hormone that regulates metabolism and transports blood sugar from the bloodstream to the cells in order to be used as energy.
Therefore, cinnamon milk is a delicious way to reap all these benefits of cinnamon, so here is how to prepare it:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder (organic, lightly processed)
- one cup warm milk
- Honey (to taste)
- Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions:
Add cinnamon to the milk, sweeten with honey, and enrich the taste with the vanilla extract.
Drink it while warm and enjoy it!
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