Cinnamon: With the nation witnessing the second and apparently the more dangerous wave of COVID-19, boosting immunity, apart from masking and sanitising, has taken the centrestage. If one has to sell something off, all that is needed is to call it an immunity booster and it will run out of the shelves at the speed of light.
But one needs not look for such an ingredient in the markets, it is right in the kitchen. Cinnamon, widely used as a flavouring agent, is loaded with powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols. It has anti-inflammatory properties.
Not only this, cinnamon as a spice is also known for its immunity boosting properties. Just add it in your kadha and you are good to go.
It is also linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, the world’s most common cause of premature death. It keeps cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure under check.
Apart from the beneficial effects on insulin resistance, cinnamon can lower blood sugar by several other mechanisms. So now you have more than one reason to add it in your daily routine.