Cinnamon figures among the world's oldest spices. This small evergreen tree is grown in Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Egypt, Brazil, Indonesia and India. it is prepared in two ways, either by drying cinnamon bark and roll sticks (quills) or by crushing powder.
The special taste of cinnamon and the smell come from cinnamic aldehyde or (cinnamaldehyde), is the major component (90%) of cinnamon oil. This substance in the oil of cinnamon bark has one of the highest antioxidant spices all levels, and many foods also. You have as much antioxidants in one teaspoon of cinnamon That a full cup of pomegranate juice or a half cup of blueberries, both known for their antioxidant content foods.
Millions of people are looking for ways that helps to lose weight, and drink tea with cinnamon diet or eating cinnamon in other forms, can definitely help a lot in their weight loss goals.
How cinnamon to cause weight loss?
Cinnamon actually generates heat in the body due to a chemical reaction. The body's metabolism speeds up to counteract the excess heat and the body temperature balance. Excess calories are burned throughout the process. According to another theory, cinnamon lowers blood sugar, which increases insulin levels. The highest amount of insulin is supposed to reduce fat cells.
Some experts believe that weight loss through cinnamon is especially effective for people with diabetes because they need more insulin. Fat cells in the abdomen are particularly sensitive to high insulin levels, and are very effective for storing energy - far more so that fat cells you can find in other areas such as the lower body (ie hips, rear end, thighs). Because abdominal fat cells are so close to our digestive organs, and there is an extensive network of blood vessels circulating in the abdominal area, it is even easier for fat cells to store excess glucose there .
recommended amount
Recommended cinnamon bark diet doses are 1 to 4 g per day. It is suggested ½ to 3/4 teaspoon (2-4 grams) of powder per day. A tea can be prepared from the herb powder with 1/2 tablespoon boiling (2-3 grams) of powder for ten to fifteen minutes, allow to cool, then drink. Cinnamon oil is typically used at doses of 0.05 to 0.2 g per day.
Cinnamon and tea is also presented as a weight loss remedy when made with other ingredients. You can get better results with this recipe for Cinnamon with tea and honey. Regularly prepare tea with cinnamon and add 1 tablespoon of pure honey, after waiting for the tea is cooled so that the boiling water does not destroy the beneficial properties of honey. It is recommended to drink all the cinnamon tea before bedtime and wake up to.
Et vous, connaissez vous d’autres plantes comme la cannelle pour maigrir ?
