By
Alex Boylin
Many claims have been made that there are plenty of health benefits for using the honey and cinnamon diet for weight loss.
Firstly let's look at the health benefits of honey:
Honey is natural, made by bees, and can provide a quick boost of energy as it is a simple sugar.
But unlike sugar it has antibacterial properties and is an antioxidant with antiseptic qualities.
It is made of fructose and glucose (unlike sugar) as the bees add a special enzyme which means our bodies absorb these two simple sugars quicker. Honey is processed in your body the same way as sugar, by releasing insulin which in turn controls your blood sugars. Honey can also be used for medicinal purposes to aid with sore throats and can be rubbed into minor burns and cuts. It is safe on sensitive skin.
One tablespoon of honey contains 64 calories whereas one tablespoon of sugar contains 46 calories.
However you need much less honey if used as a sweetener therefore using fewer calories. Honey also has a lower GI rating meaning that the sugars are released slower into the bloodstream which can aid a healthier digestive system.
Honey (unlike sugar) contains nutrients and minerals and has a unique flavour. It is far superior to sugar in many foods and drinks. After people have over-eaten and feel bloated a small amount of honey with warm water will aid digestion naturally and is classed as one of the complex carbohydrates rather than an "empty" carbohydrate or calorie like sugar.
Now let's look at the health benefits of cinnamon:
Cinnamon has been used for centuries to cure many illnesses - Egyptians used it for embalming 4 or 5 thousand years ago. Cinnamon can suppress bacteria in the urinary tract and digestive system and can actually lower cholesterol as well as combating insulin resistance.
Cinnamon is a good source of manganese, fibre, iron, and calcium and also contains antioxidants which again can regulate blood sugars. Therefore it is claimed that benefits of a honey and cinnamon for weight loss will help cleanse parasites, fungus and bacteria in your digestive system and could lead to an increase in energy thus burning more calories. Taking cinnamon regularly, i.e. mixed with low-fat spread on toast, sprinkled on your favourite cereals or porridge could help you to lose weight by regulating insulin levels. High insulin levels mean that your body stores fat-especially on hips and stomach.
Honey and cinnamon for weight loss can be used as one part honey to two parts cinnamon. After drinking a mixture of cinnamon and honey claims have been made that inches have been lost as this formula blocks your body from gaining excess fat if taken as part of a healthy diet. The mixture of honey and cinnamon for weight loss can also be added to fruit juice, sauces e.g. apple sauce. It is also claimed that this mixture, taken before a meal as a drink or with your meal as a spread or on cereals, can suppress the appetite-which can only be a good thing!
Many claims have been made that there are plenty of health benefits for using the honey and cinnamon diet for weight loss.Firstly let's look at the health benefits of honey:
Honey is natural, made by bees, and can provide a quick boost of energy as it is a simple sugar.
But unlike sugar it has antibacterial properties and is an antioxidant with antiseptic qualities.
It is made of fructose and glucose (unlike sugar) as the bees add a special enzyme which means our bodies absorb these two simple sugars quicker. Honey is processed in your body the same way as sugar, by releasing insulin which in turn controls your blood sugars. Honey can also be used for medicinal purposes to aid with sore throats and can be rubbed into minor burns and cuts. It is safe on sensitive skin.
One tablespoon of honey contains 64 calories whereas one tablespoon of sugar contains 46 calories.
However you need much less honey if used as a sweetener therefore using fewer calories. Honey also has a lower GI rating meaning that the sugars are released slower into the bloodstream which can aid a healthier digestive system.
Honey (unlike sugar) contains nutrients and minerals and has a unique flavour. It is far superior to sugar in many foods and drinks. After people have over-eaten and feel bloated a small amount of honey with warm water will aid digestion naturally and is classed as one of the complex carbohydrates rather than an "empty" carbohydrate or calorie like sugar.
Now let's look at the health benefits of cinnamon:
Cinnamon has been used for centuries to cure many illnesses - Egyptians used it for embalming 4 or 5 thousand years ago. Cinnamon can suppress bacteria in the urinary tract and digestive system and can actually lower cholesterol as well as combating insulin resistance.
Cinnamon is a good source of manganese, fibre, iron, and calcium and also contains antioxidants which again can regulate blood sugars. Therefore it is claimed that benefits of a honey and cinnamon for weight loss will help cleanse parasites, fungus and bacteria in your digestive system and could lead to an increase in energy thus burning more calories. Taking cinnamon regularly, i.e. mixed with low-fat spread on toast, sprinkled on your favourite cereals or porridge could help you to lose weight by regulating insulin levels. High insulin levels mean that your body stores fat-especially on hips and stomach.
Honey and cinnamon for weight loss can be used as one part honey to two parts cinnamon. After drinking a mixture of cinnamon and honey claims have been made that inches have been lost as this formula blocks your body from gaining excess fat if taken as part of a healthy diet. The mixture of honey and cinnamon for weight loss can also be added to fruit juice, sauces e.g. apple sauce. It is also claimed that this mixture, taken before a meal as a drink or with your meal as a spread or on cereals, can suppress the appetite-which can only be a good thing!
This article was written by Alex Boylin, who lives in the UK. If
you found this article helpful, you might like to read Alex's other
articles here at Ezine and his eBook "The Truth About Weight Loss" which
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