What is cinnamon tea used for on an empty stomach and how to prepare it

THE cinnamonthat precious spice extracted from the bark of a tree, was a essential ingredientl in pastry making from France to Armenia over the years.

Its sweetness adds a distinctive touch to various preparations, but in addition to its flavor, cinnamon also has a number of beneficial properties for the body. Let’s find out how to prepare cinnamon tea and why it is advisable to drink it on an empty stomach.

Rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, selenium and potassium, as well as vitamins A, B6 and C, fiber and carbohydrates, cinnamon stands out for its nutritional profile.

Its rich content of coumarins, tannins and mucilages contributes to its antioxidant capacity, helping to eliminate free radicals. Furthermore, thanks to its flavonoids, cinnamon has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can provide health benefits.

What benefits does cinnamon tea have?

The answer is that it has many. This drink, which is prepared very easily at home, helps you lose weight, controls diabetes – as long as it is accompanied by a diet and medicines indicated by the specialist -, improves digestion, controls cholesterol levels and improves blood circulation.

According to the health and wellness portal Tua Saúde, there is research indicating that cinnamon tea increases insulin levels, which is the hormone that regulates blood sugar. Additionally, this tea may inhibit some digestive enzymes, slowing the breakdown of carbohydrates in the digestive tract.

According to the aforementioned site, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of cinnamon also influences the proper functioning of the pancreas, which is the organ responsible for producing insulin.

Why is it useful when you are on a diet? Although this is more effective when people are young, since the metabolism is faster, There are several studies that observe that the properties of this tea help reduce body fat.

But also, in small doses – the truth is that no spice can be consumed in high doses – cinnamon stimulates salivary secretion and glandular activity, which helps a lot when there is some gastrointestinal disorder.

Its active components, cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid, protect the heart thanks to their anti-inflammatory abilities and by producing nitric oxide, a compound that relaxes the arteries and facilitates blood flow, they say on the Tua Saúde portal.

Another advantage is keeping bad cholesterol, namely LDL, and triglycerides at bay. This happens due to the effects it generates on fat metabolism.

It is always necessary to analyze with a blood test how the cholesterol values ​​are, total, bad, good and triglycerides. In this way the formation of plaques in the carotid arteries can be prevented and heart attacks and cardiovascular accidents can be prevented.

Taking it on an empty stomach is beneficial because the properties are absorbed much better by the body. And it is a good option not to drink only coffee or black tea every morning and thus free the body from the stimulation of caffeine.

How to make cinnamon tea

To begin with, it is necessary to say that almost all dietary shops have boxes of cinnamon tea, both in sachets and in braids to easily make infusions. But it is much healthier to do it directly at home.

Ingredients:

• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 cup of water

To prepare it, boil a cup of water over medium heat. When it reaches the boiling point, add the two cinnamon sticks and let boil for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover and leave to rest for 5 minutes so that the flavor concentrates much more. Then you can uncover it, filter it and drink it. Although cinnamon is sweet, you can add a spoonful of honey if you prefer.