Remember your grandmother advising you to drink warm water with honey and lemon for weight loss? Of course you do. What’s more, you might have tried it as well, and if you did, you could be drinking this ‘magic potion’ even now.
Nutritionists around the world have either favoured or rubbished this age-old method of fat burning. And now, there’s a twist in the tale.
Researchers claim that adding just half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder to this drink can double the effectiveness of your weight loss efforts.
So, what exactly does cinnamon powder do? Does it really help with weight loss? If so, to what extent? The questions are countless.
The answer: You may just have stumbled on the magic powder of weight loss!
The benefits of cinnamon
1. Helps to keep you full
Doctors claim that cinnamon makes you feel fuller as it slows down the emptying of your stomach. You therefore have a much better chance of being able to manage well on less food.
2. A natural digestive
Cinnamon helps in proper digestion of food, which results in more extraction of nutrients for your body.
Your body converts excess sugar into fatty acids or fat. Cinnamon boosts your blood sugar metabolism and helps insulin work more effectively. This combination of reduction in blood sugar and increase in insulin sensitivity helps your body lose weight.
4. Boosts energy levels
Research shows that cinnamon helps in upping your concentration, energy and alertness levels. This eventually helps you lead a more active life.
There are a number of ways in which you can incorporate cinnamon powder in your diet. Apart from adding it to your honey and warm water potion in the morning, you can sprinkle cinnamon powder on your desserts, oatmeal, pancakes, toast etc. Or add a pinch of cinnamon powder to your morning cup of tea or coffee and start your day on an energetic note.
So, make cinnamon your favourite spice and boost your weight loss programme!
