Cinnamon consumption ( Cinnamomum zeylanicum Nees ) helps control type 2 diabetes, which develops over the years and is not dependent on insulin. The suggestion of treatment for diabetes is to consume 6 g of cinnamon a day, which equals 1 tsp.
The use of cinnamon may help regulate blood sugar levels and even blood pressure, but medicines for disease control should not be missed, so cinnamon supplementation is only an better control the pressure and decrease the need for insulin.
How to Use Cinnamon for Diabetes
To use cinnamon for diabetes it is recommended to add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder in a glass of milk or sprinkle it over an oatmeal, for example.
One can also take the cinnamon tea pure or mixed with another tea. However, cinnamon should not be consumed in pregnancy because it can lead to uterine contraction, and therefore it is not indicated for gestational diabetes .
Learn about other benefits of cinnamon in the following video:
Cinnamon Recipe for Diabetes
A great dessert recipe with cinnamon for diabetes is boiled apple. Simply cut an apple into slices, sprinkle it with cinnamon and take it for about 2 minutes to the microwave.
See more recipes with cinnamon for diabetes:
- Chamomile tea for diabetes
- Oats Porridge for Diabetes
