Antioxidants? Yup, cinnamon’s got plenty of ‘em. Cinnamon has several unique compounds such as cinnamic acid that act as antioxidants and help fight free radicals in the body. Other compounds like cinnamaldehyde have been shown to enhance different antioxidants in the body—think vitamins C and E. Basically, cinnamon not only brings more antioxidants, it also boosts the ones we already have.
Thanks to antioxidant power, cinnamon is pretty good at reducing inflammation, and we know high inflammation levels can lead to the onset of chronic diseases. One big study found cinnamon is able to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress levels to benefit overall health.
Cinnamon’s anti-inflammatory properties and high antioxidants make it a heart-healthy spice. Research also shows cinnamon may be helpful in protecting against heart conditions like arrhythmia and may improve cardiac function, particularly in people who do aerobic exercise regularly. If you’re looking for more heart healthy meal options, explore our curated meals to support your heart health.
A study found cinnamon may help lower total cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Both high cholesterol and triglycerides can increase risk for heart disease and stroke, so it’s important to keep both in check. Thank you, cinnamon.
Like other spices, cinnamon is a prebiotic, aka it helps good bacteria grow in the gut. Cinnamon can also suppress the growth of bad bacteria like listeria and salmonella. All this helps keep your gut happy and healthy.
Remember all those antioxidant compounds? Research shows they have a neuroprotective effect by lowering inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain. Cinnamon is even being studied for its potential to help lower risk of or delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Convinced to eat more cinnamon? Here’s a great place to start: try Daily Harvest’s Apple Protein Oat Bowl, a flavorful breakfast swirled with delicious, good-for-you cinnamon.
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Carolina Schneider, MS RD
Nutritionist
Carolina Schneider, MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian and founder of Hungry for Plants. She specializes in plant-based nutrition and has followed a whole-food, vegan diet for nearly a decade. With a background in journalism, marketing and public relations, Carolina is adept in creating nutrition content for health and wellness companies that prioritizes the brand’s positioning to consumers. Her experience, combined with her passion and knowledge, equip her to help companies successfully communicate the nutritional benefits of their products to consumers. Originally from Brazil, Carolina is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Carolina received two degrees in Journalism and Public Relations, which have given her the tools to become a writer and excellent communicator. Additionally, Carolina has years of professional experience in marketing, specifically in the food industry, giving her the knowledge to help brands best position their products to reach new customers and improve brand loyalty. Carolina obtained her Master of Science degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, and is passionate about nutrition science and helping individuals improve health and wellbeing through food.
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