As you know, I am from Grenada, known as the Spice Island. Grenada got this name due to the amount/ variety of spices it produces. So naturally, spices are a way of life for me. it’s in my blood y’all.

My fondest memories of this spice growing up was scraping and taking of the bark in the summer time to prepare for selling to customers and also to make cinnamon tea that was boiled in water and left to seep for a few minutes before drinking like that or adding milk for a more sophisticated look/drink. Now mind you, I had to do my share of cutting the tree as well, but mostly my brothers do the cutting.

With that being said, lets get right into it!

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, breakfast cereals, snack foods, tea and traditional foods. The aroma and flavour of cinnamon derive from its essential oil and principal component, cinnamaldehyde, as well as numerous other constituents, including eugenol.

Some benefits of Cinnamon

– Is High in a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties

– Is Loaded With Antioxidants

– Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties

– May Cut the Risk of Heart Disease

– Can Improve Sensitivity to the Hormone Insulin

– Lowers Blood Sugar Levels and Has a Powerful Anti-Diabetic Effect

– Helps Fight Bacterial and Fungal Infections

– May Protect Against Cancer

-Lowering the effects of high fat meals

-Reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease

.. and the list of benefits could go on. As in everything else it must be used in moderation especially when using as a tea as I love to do that. Anything that is taken in overindulgence is never good for your body. So please take note.

Hope you enjoyed today’s blog and looking forward to seeing you in the next one.

Remember, next time you see some Cinnamon: A must have spice to keep in your Kitchen lying around just know that it’s loaded with antioxidant properties which is great for your body and immune system.

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