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Cinnamon

Can you name a superfood that is very high in calcium
(yet is not a dairy product), high in fiber, iron and
manganese? The only food that checks all these

boxes is cinnamon. Even better, it is inexpensive, has
no side effects, and has a host of health benefits. Its
essential oils make it valued for its warming qualities,
as it aids fat burning as well.

A 12-week study out of London found that cinnamon
drops A1c levels in diabetics by 7% (Journal of British

Diabetic Association). The participants in the study
took 2g of cinnamon daily, and it not only helped with
blood sugar, but it also significantly reduced blood
pressure.
Another study found that cinnamon increased
glucose metabolism by about 20 times, which would
make a huge difference in your body being able to
regulate blood sugar.