Cinnamon sticks and powder. Ground cinnamon can be mixed into oatmeal, added to smoothies, sprinkled over slices of grilled pineapple or added to stews for flavour. Photo: Getty Images/Westend61
Cinnamon benefits for health, diabetes prevention, and when to use it ground or as sticks in cooking
- Cinnamon was recently found to improve blood glucose control in people with pre-diabetes and slow the progression to Type 2 diabetes
- It also contains antioxidants, can be used as a substitute for sugar and salt to add flavour to dishes, and is especially comforting in cold weather
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Cinnamon sticks and powder. Ground cinnamon can be mixed into oatmeal, added to smoothies, sprinkled over slices of grilled pineapple or added to stews for flavour. Photo: Getty Images/Westend61