At the end of the day, cinnamon is one of the most delicious and healthiest spices on the planet. It can lower blood sugar levels,reduce heart disease risk factorsand has a plethora of other impressive health benefits. Just make sure to get Ceylon cinnamon or stick to small doses if you...
There are lots of studies about cinnamon for blood sugar control, and many show that cinnamon powdersupplementsand extracts can help lower blood sugar levels. There’s less research on cinnamon tea, but one study found that it also helped lower blood sugar. Researchers tested 30 healthy patients...
“While our observational study cannot establish causation, these findings suggest that extremely low sugar intake may not be necessary or beneficial for cardiovascular health.” So, this Christmas, let’s rip off the shackles of self-discipline and fully enjoy our mince pies, cinnamon buns, ...
Bread browns in a hot toaster because carbohydrates and protein react chemically when exposed to sufficient heat. The carbohydrates in bread come from simple sugar that may be part of the recipe and the starch in grain or potato flour. The protein in bread is also found in the flour, or so...
¾ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg ½ cup molasses ¼ cup turbinado or sparkling sugar In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Set aside. In a large bowl cream shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg...
Whether or not it’s the holiday season, a bite into a gingerbread cookie is enough to put you in good spirits. This dessert is what many aspire to be: the perfect blend of sugar, spice, and everything nice. Gingerbread is a great dessert option for those who don’t like to go too...
If you often have a sweet craving when you wake up, pischies is for you! This is a fried type of pastry that is filled with sugar, cinnamon, and butter. It’s often served with a bit of syrup on top and crushed almonds. It hailsfrom Cyprus, but you’ll find it everywhere. ...
The cake itself is a plain yogurt cake – it did have a teaspoon of vanilla added, but I didn’t have any in (oops!), but it was still excellent without it. Once prepared and spread out in the cake tin, it’s sprinkled with a cinnamon sugar mixture and baked until golden perfection...
For instance, a little plain yogurt and fruit can come alive with a sprinkling of date sugar on the top. Consider substituting it for brown sugar on cinnamon toasts. If you are into baking, there are many bread recipes, especially calling for whole grains that now suggest using sugar made ...
One of the most widely circulated claims is that cinnamon supplements help people with diabetes control their blood sugar; to counter this, the NCCIH points to a review published in 2019 of 18 studies looking at cinnamon supplementation in people with diabetes. The research showed that while cinna...