Cinnamon, Diabetes, and the Effect of Cinnamon Extract on Stomach Fat

When most people think of cinnamon, they think of the tasty stuff on top of their morning latte. But cinnamon is so much more than just something you sprinkle on your coffee or add to your cookies. In fact, recent studies into the effect of cinnamon extract on stomach fat have shown that if you consistently add cinnamon to your daily diet, you can not only gain better mental clarity, but you will also lose more belly fat.

Long ago, all around the world, this fantastic little spice was used as a medicine, but in recent days, it seems, we have forgotten about it’s amazing properties. But that’s all begun to change. There have been several studies into the effect that it has on your body, with some amazing findings.

Recent studies have shown that cinnamon extract will

-Improve brain function, memory recall, and allow you to process information faster.

-help prevent stomach ulcers and other common stomach ailments.

-Help reduce common anxiety, such as test anxiety.

-Destroy the bacteria responsible for urinary tract infections.

-Kills the fungus responsible for yeast infections.

-Naturally lowers your LDL (Bad) cholesterol

But there’s so much more. This spice has actually been proven to help improve blood glucose levels, lessen the effects of type 2 diabetes and reduce tummy flab.

Cinnamon does this by reducing blood sugar levels, lowering the effects of insulin resistance (a condition most of us are dealing with on a daily basis) and increasing the body’s natural production of insulin.

So, with all of this research, HOW does it reduce your belly?

One of the biggest contributors to obesity today is the condition called insulin resistance, a condition where our bodies don’t feel the natural effects of insulin, so we over produce it and eventually, stop producing enough (type 2 diabetes). When cinnamon lowers our blood sugars, it tells our body to go ahead and start burning some fat. It also helps improve energy, which is generally low when your blood sugars are elevated.

Stomach fat is especially affected by cinnamon because it is very sensitive to insulin levels. A reduced blood sugar will almost always mean a smaller belly.

Here are a few simple ways to use this spice to improve your health (anywhere from ½ teaspoon-2 teaspoons a day were used in the studies):

-Add cinnamon to your morning coffee for a great start to the day

-Allow your favorite tea to steep with some cinnamon in it for a nice change in the afternoon or evening.

-Sprinkle cinnamon on your oatmeal or toast.

-Add cinnamon to an apple or applesauce when you’re hungry for a snack.

There are many other ways to easily add a little cinnamon to your day, this is just a suggestion and a great place to start. You can also buy cinnamon extract in pill form from health food stores if you’re so inclined.

If you started reading wondering, "What’s the effect of cinnamon extract on stomach fat," I hope this question has been answered. Further, I hope you now understand the life changing qualities the spice can have if you just add a little bit to your daily diet.

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