Cinnamon: If one is to sell something during the current time, all that is needed is to call it immunity booster and it will run out of the shelves at the speed of light. And rightly so, when immunity is your preliminary shield to keep the COVID-19 infection at bay.
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.