Cinnamon, which takes its place on the counters in 2 different varieties as Cassia and Ceylon, can distribute poison instead of healing when consumed incorrectly. Bariatric Surgery Dietitian Cansu Arslan said that pregnant women, heart and diabetes patients should consult a doctor before using cinnamon.
“HAVE BLOOD SUGAR AND CHOLESTEROL LOWERING EFFECT”
Medicana Sivas Hospital Bariatric Surgery Dietitian Cansu Arslan said that cinnamon has a cholesterol-lowering effect on blood sugar and said, “Cinnamon is a herb that has been used in herbal teas, meals and desserts in our kitchen for many years with its aroma. Studies on cinnamon show that blood sugar and cholesterol. It has a lowering effect. It increases the use of the hormone insulin in the body. It prolongs the period of satiety. This feature is important for individuals who are on weight loss diets and have insulin resistance. At the same time, the use of antibacterial cinnamon increases in seasonal changes, in diseases such as colds, flu, and flu that increase with the cold weather. However, as with every plant, where the plant we will consume is taken from, the way it is used and the daily intake are important in order to get the effect correctly.
“Coumarin in Cinnamon IS AN ORGANIC COMPOUND THAT PREVENTS BLOOD CLOTHING”
Arslan said that the coumarin in cinnamon is an organic compound that prevents blood clotting and said, “Cinnamon powder or shell should be stored in a dry, cool place. Cinnamon types can be mentioned under 2 headings as Cassia (Chinese) and Ceylon (Real) cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon is the cinnamon with a thick outer shell and a cavity in the middle, which we often see in the markets. It contains more coumarin than Ceylon cinnamon. Coumarin is an organic compound that prevents blood from clotting. However, the potentially more beneficial cinnamon we recommend is Ceylon cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon has a low Coumarin content, which increases its safe availability. Ceylon cinnamon also has features that we can distinguish. Ceylon cinnamon is a lighter brown in color, mild in taste, with soft layers and folds on the inside, not hollow. These features should be sought when purchasing,” he said.
“ADDING CINNAMON TO WATER IN THE EVENING AND CONSUMING IT IN THE MORNING IS NOT THE RIGHT USE”
Referring to how to consume cinnamon, Arslan said, “When we look at the use of cinnamon, a maximum of 1 teaspoon, 5 grams of cinnamon powder can be added to 1 glass of boiling water per day, or 1 bar of cinnamon can be added and infused for 3-4 minutes. Thus, the tea is prepared. It is not a correct use to add cinnamon to water in the evening and consume it in the morning. It can be kept in cold water for 30 minutes and consumed. Pregnant, heart and diabetic patients should consult their physician for use. Individuals with asthma, stomach and intestinal ulcers and cinnamon allergy should not use cinnamon.