Cinnamon: Help for Insulin Resistance and Weight Loss

Read an article in a magazine and then did some net surfing too... but this sounded interesting. It talks about the link between cinammon and reducing blood glucose levels- especially in Type 2 diabetics... but apparently it still works for all of us.

Luckily I LOVE cinnamon... and have been know to sprinkle it on yoghurt, cereal and toast! Maybe this has helped my blood sugars without me even realising it? 

http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/cinnamon.htm

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn4413-cinnamon-spice-pr oduces-healthier-blood.html

 

Em

Thank you very much for this info! I'm off to the store tomorrow to pick up a bottle.  :)

I've heard this too.  My favorite snack is plain LF yogurt with a dash of almond extract, 1/2 packet of Splenda and LOTS of cinnamon.  I also use mega cinnamon in my oatmeal.  Maybe that's what kept me from higher glucose levels so far.

Yummy... you got me on that idea!

I mixed cinnamon into vanilla fruche... and it was delicious!  But your idea of adding almond extract, now that sounds tasty.  I LOVE nut flavours.

Em

hey, whatever works! I am a firm believer in micronutrients in spices...dh and I eat a lot of turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, onion, nutmeg, thai peppers.....curry, you name it.  I recently read some article i beleived that disclaimed the cinnamon thing, was it Reader's Digest...i will have to look around.... but again, i stand by what works. If cinnamon satisfies ya, at the very least...that is worth something!

My hubby laughs at our menu- he asked me recently (since he has actually been cooking the meals since my surgery) "Is there any meal here which doesn't start with brown the onions and garlic?"... umm  YEP! Roast!  That's about it though!

I too LOVE spices... especially chilli and curries.

Let me know if you find the article.

Em

Oh, the other bit I forgot to say... the magazine article said that cinnamon slowed digestion- so maybe it makes you feel full longer?

Anywhich way, I like the taste.

Em

I copy this from the dr Oz book now:

"here's a tantalizing observation: Cinnamon (with an M, not with a B!) seems to have and insulinlike effect, enhancing the satiety center in your brain while also reducing blood sugar and cholestorol levels. Just half a teaspoon a day can have some effect. Prinkle it in cereal or on toast, or add it to a smoothie"

So yes, since I totally go blind on what dr oz said, I already sprinkled cinnamon in my porridge every day :-)

You and me both love cinnamon on porridge! (note: Porridge as opposed to oatmeal!) LOL

I love it on raisin toast with low fat marg (well, let's be honest it would taste even better with butter... however it's called BUTTer for a reason... it sticks to your butt!)

I think I may just have to look into that Dr Oz book, he sounds like he's on my wavelength.

Em

 

Of course, because I don't use much cinnamon! ha  The only really good way to eat cinnamon in my books is  on my moms home made liquor at Christmas, and cinnamon and sugar toast!  Which of course I'm trying to stay away from. I'm so proud of myself, we went to the movies tonight and dh on one side was munching on buttered popcorn, and my daughter on the other side was munching on gummy worms.  Thank God I'm not a candy eater.  But that sweet smell was driving me nuts.  I stuck with my water though, while they gained a pound. :)  hehe