Formerly the cinnamon it became more valuable than gold itself. Cinnamon is extracted from its tree, in ‘cinnamon’, and is 100% edible, as detailed by the specialist in Family Medicine and expert in Nutrition, Dr. Ana Bellón, in ‘Feed your health. The best tips from Saber Vivir ‘, collected by Infosalus.
Cinnamon has large properties to health. This natural remedy can be introduced into the habitual diet of a person. In addition, according to Bellón, it does not matter if it is consumed in branch or ground, since “the quality is the same” and the difference only “is in the presentation”. Something very common is to take the cinnamon infusions or the Cinnamon tea, which is better known by the name ‘cinnamon water‘.
Thus, to make this drink, you must boil and infuse one or two cinnamon sticks for a few minutes. When we take it, we can benefit from the healthy properties that cinnamon has. For this reason, cinnamon tea is one of the easiest ways to drink it, and, in addition, it is very aromatic and pleasant to the taste, since it retains its original smell and flavor.
According to Dr. Ana Bellón, cinnamon infusions have a “huge utility”, since, if you also add ginger, “they have expectorant properties, clear the nose and relieve respiratory problems ”. Cinnamon infusions are also indicated “for gastrointestinal upset and to stimulate appetite when they have lost the desire to eat ”.
Cinnamon tea properties
The properties of tea or cinnamon water are many, but they are still those of cinnamon, since it can be consumed in several ways.
-It has vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, iron, calcium, fiber and vitamins C and B1.
-It is relaxing, and it can become a natural remedy for menstruation in women and even during pregnancy.
-It is beneficial for problems related to the digestive system, such as slow or heavy digestion, as well as bloating. It is a naturally antioxidant drink with diuretic and cleansing qualities.
-It is favorable for problems such as diabetes, cholesterol or the retention of liquids and toxins.
-It is good for people who are on a diet. Therefore, cinnamon tea can be beneficial when someone wants to lose weight, but always following the diet dictated by the nutritionist.
-In addition, it is a drink that helps regulate body temperature and can be very favorable against the cold of winter.
-It is relaxing and stimulates the appetite.
-Activates the brain, to concentrate when working or studying.
Consume cinnamon in moderation
Therefore, the cinnamon tea or water it is a very natural remedy beneficial for various ailments. Still, it must consult a specialist before starting to take any product, since misuse or a bad indication can lead to a health problem.
In this case, cinnamon also has contraindications. Well his consumption must always be moderate, since in high doses it could cause ailments such as drowsiness, cramps, sadness and even an increase in the respiratory and heart rate or in nasal, sweat and tear secretions. Therefore, before starting to take it, we must consult with a specialist what effect cinnamon tea can have on our body according to our conditions.
This information does not replace in any case the diagnosis or prescription by a doctor. It is important to go to a specialist when symptoms occur in case of illness and never self-medicate.
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