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Cinnamon is derived from the inner bark of the cinnamon tree grown

and harvested mostly in Srilanka but also found in Brazil, Indonesia,

Vietnam, China and Burma. After a cinnamon tree grows for about six to

eight years, it is cut down leaving a stump to allow it to grow again

making it a very sustainable practice It is then stripped from the bark,

dried and packaged as sticks for export.

Several studies have been published regarding the weight loss properties

of cinnamon which include its unique ability to be used for type-2

diabetes which is a disease often resulting from obesity. When eaten, the

spice seems to slow down glucose absorption within the intestines while

stimulating insulin production. This normalizes blood glucose levels

which in turn can indirectly decrease weight gain.

3. A study from the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences called,

ÞEffect of ground cinnamon on after meal blood glucose level in normal

weight and obese adultsÞ found the cinnamon may be effective in

moderating post meal glucose level in normal weight and obese adults.

4. Columbia University nutritionist Tara Ostrowe comments in Reader^s

Digest on benefits of this spice, "Cinnamon really is the new skinny food-

--- Scientists already credit cinnamon in helping lower blood sugar

concentration and improving insulin sensitivity. When less sugar is stored

as fat, this translates into more help for your body when it comes to

weight loss.​

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