Pinch of Cinnamon

“Cinnamon” also known as “Dalchini” in hindi, is one of the most important and common spices used daily all over the world. In India, most curries and gravies are incomplete without adding this spice. Due to its exotic flavour and aroma, it is a key kitchen ingredient in every household and is also commonly used in baking. Cinnamon is made by drying small strips of the inner bark of cinnamon tree stems, which are finally curled into rolls called “cinnamon sticks”. These sticks are then ground to produce cinnamon powder.

Health Benefits of Cinnamon:

• Cinnamon primarily contains, vital oil like “cinnamaldehyde”, mostly used for its
• anti-microbial and anti -inflammatory activity.
• It not only has antioxidant, anticancer, cardiovascular disease lowering compound,
• but also has been reported to have activities against neurological disorders, such as
• Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.
• Cinnamon is known to help lower the blood sugar level in diabetics patients
• It is also known to aid in regularizing menstrual cycles in women suffering from
• PCOS.
• Cinnamon also helps to increase metabolism, thus promoting weight loss.