Many claims have been made that there are plenty of health benefits for using the honey and cinnamon
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
can be found here
http://www.quickandeasyweightlossme.com
