Cinnamon : (Known as Ilavanga Pattai in Tamil).
Here are 5 health reasons in favor of this super spice:
1. Numerous studies show that cinnamon regulates blood sugar, making it a great choice for diabetics and hypoglycemics alike.
2. It reduces LDL cholesterol levels.
3. It has natural anti-infectious compounds,anti- bacterial properties.
4. It reduces pain linked to arthritis.
5.It is a natural food preservative.
Long before the West woke up to this,we in India have been using Cinnamon ( even giving it as part of the thamboolam for Vaidheegal sitting for Braahmanartham in ceremonies,as a token of our regard for the pithrus they are representing!).
Here are 5 health reasons in favor of this super spice:
1. Numerous studies show that cinnamon regulates blood sugar, making it a great choice for diabetics and hypoglycemics alike.
2. It reduces LDL cholesterol levels.
3. It has natural anti-infectious compounds,anti- bacterial properties.
4. It reduces pain linked to arthritis.
5.It is a natural food preservative.
Long before the West woke up to this,we in India have been using Cinnamon ( even giving it as part of the thamboolam for Vaidheegal sitting for Braahmanartham in ceremonies,as a token of our regard for the pithrus they are representing!).