Honey and Cinnamon
December 12, 2017
Cinnamon is one of the world’s most beneficial spices. It is known for its antioxidants, anti – inflammatory, anti – microbial and immunity benefits. It lowers cancer risks and protects hearth health. It regulates the levels of blood sugar so it fights diabetes successfully. Cinnamon also helps in regulating water and fat retention. It is considered one of the best natural aphrodisiacs, for both women and men.
Rich in minerals and vitamins, both honey and cinnamon contribute to overall health and vitality. There are numerous benefits from consuming the mixture of the two, and some of them are:
IMMUNITY BOOST: The mixture of honey and cinnamon is natural antibiotic and therefore excellent for fighting viruses and bacteria, and for immunity boost.
HELP DIGESTION: You can fight digestion problems, bloating and excessive gas if you eat 2 spoons of honey and cinnamon mixture before your meal.
REJUVENATION: Cinnamon and honey are great antioxidants and therefore excellent choice for fighting free radicals. They reduce and repair tissue and cell damage, which occur as aging consequences. This way, many chronic diseases are prevented.
HAIR LOSS: In hot olive oil, put 1 spoon of honey and a teaspoon of cinnamon, and stir well. Massage this mixture into your hair roots and leave – in for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly. This can become you new beauty ritual for hair strengthening.
TOOTHACHE: When you have toothache, put the honey and cinnamon mixture on the tooth that aches few times a day. Also, you can get rid of bad breath if you rinse your mouth every morning with a glass of water with a teaspoon of honey and cinnamon mixture.
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION: Honey and cinnamon mixture improves circulation, decreases the level of blood cholesterol, strengthens blood vessels and heart, and it lowers the risks of cardiovascular diseases. You can use 2-3 teaspoons of this healthy mixture every day.
AGAINST COLD: Mix a teaspoon of warm honey with ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon and use it 3 times a day, for 3 days in a row.
ENERGY BOOST: Stir in ½ spoon of honey and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon in 2 dl of water. Drink this in the morning, on an empty stomach, and in the afternoon for seven days. This will help you fight tiredness and exhaustion and recover your energy level and vitality.
ACNE AND SKIN INFECTIONS: The mixture of even amounts of cinnamon and honey is amazing in treating skin issues, such as: tetter, eczema, acne, burns, insect bites and other infections and irritations. Thanks to anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antioxidant benefits of both ingredients, positive effects are seen also in wrinkles reduction, as a consequence of less impact of free radicals.
WEIGHT LOSS AND METABOLISM BOOST: Combine exercising and healthy diet with consuming 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 teaspoons of honey dissolved in a glass of warm water 30 minutes before breakfast and every evening, before going to bed. This way, you will lose weight faster, and also – you’ll improve your sleep.
AGAINST ARTHRITIS: Take daily, morning and night, 1 cup of hot water with 2 teaspoons honey and 1 small teaspoon cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. Honey and cinnamon mixture is also used as a cream to treat aching joints.
On the other hand, you can use cinnamon and honey to improve the taste of your cookies, bread, biscuits or rolls. It will give them that special aroma and, let’s say, enchant your taste buds. The easiest way is to make you a healthy and tasty breakfast out of bread or toast with butter, honey and cinnamon.
Generally, this is the mixture that improves mood!