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17 Health Benefits Of Cinnamon – According to Science (And 7 Delicious Recipes) Great article care of Jen @ https://www.jenreviews.com/cinnamon/ Cinnamon has been used for thousands of years for its versatility as both a spice and a medicinal herb. It’s been cultivated from Egypt all the way through India. People have relied on cinnamon’s efficacy as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immune booster - even an aphrodisiac - for almost as long as we’ve consumed the plant. There are three main types of food-grade cinnamon: Cinnamomum burmannii. This is the most commonly available cinnamon in the United States and constitutes almost 90 percent...

n the past few years, perhaps no other fruit has received as much attention as the Açaí Berry. Many nutritionists have proclaimed it’s a superfruit, packed with antioxidants and nutrients that make it one of the world’s healthiest fruits.

Blueberries are one of the world's most popular berries, not only because of their sweet flavor and delicious dark purple color but also because they host a wide variety of health benefits ranging from fighting cancer and maintaining brain health to improving memory, eyesight and skin conditions.   Blueberries are particularly high in phyto-nutrients, and they are one of the world's highest natural food sources of antioxidants. Antioxidants combat free radicals, protect the cells and give defense from oxidative stress. The berries' dark color comes from anthocyanins. Anthocyanins have been studied to protect the eye retina from oxygen damage as...

It’s cold, it’s dark, and staying in with a bowl of pasta sounds far more appealing than heading out to the gym. Rewatching Game of Thrones seems better than braving a jog with the flu-spreading crowds at the gym. This time of year can bring motivation to an all-time low. It’s easy to justify staying home, thinking that no one will see those extra pounds in winter—and why risk the crowded gym anyway? The Key to Staying Motivated This Winter If you need a bit of encouragement to stay on track with your fitness goals, here’s a natural way to...

 In the past few years, perhaps no other fruit has received as much attention as the Açaí Berry. Many nutritionists have proclaimed it’s a superfruit, packed with antioxidants and nutrients that make it one of the world’s healthiest fruits. But is all this praise and attention just marketing hype? How well does it really stack up against other fruits that also have high levels of antioxidants?   Like other berries in its family, Acai Berry contains high levels of antioxidants. But to merely say that it’s rich in antioxidants would be a huge understatement. That’s because Acai Berry has been found to...

Most people don’t normally associate Cinnamon with improving athletic performance. But if you knew all the health benefits that Cinnamon offers, you might just change your mind. If you’re an athlete or fitness enthusiast, these health benefits of Cinnamon should convince you that Cinnamon really can help improve your performance:   It helps reduce pain, inflammation, and muscle soreness Cinnamon is known to possess anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce pain, inflammation, and soreness - the hallmarks of any active lifestyle.                 May help blood circulation Cassia cinnamon (one of the two types of Cinnamon) is thought to have blood...