Cinnamon!
Studies show that cinnamon speeds up your metabolism and helps to lower your overall body fat. It’s pretty simple: if you eat too much sugar (even in the form of grains) your body will store it as fat. Cinnamon has been proven to slow down the rate at which your stomach empties after you eat, lessening the impact of the meal on your system and helping to regulate your blood sugar levels.
Because of this, cinnamon is very useful for people with type 2 diabetes. In a study published in the December 2003 issue of Diabetes Care, in humans with type 2 diabetes, consuming as little as 1 gram of cinnamon per day was found to reduce not only blood sugar but the levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides as well.
Additionally, cinnamon is highly anti-microbial and has been proven to stop the growth of bacteria and fungus (such as candida) in the gut. Why is this important? Because your health starts in your stomach! 70% of your immune system is in your gut so a healthier gut literally leads to a healthier you. Because candida thrives off of sugar, managing a candida overgrowth helps reduce sugar cravings, strengthens the immune system and decreases overall stress levels within the body. As we all know, less sugar and less stress equals less pounds on the scale.
So if you’re looking for an extra fat burning boost, add a little cinnamon into your diet. But, as we (hopefully) all realize, putting some cinnamon on a doughnut doesn’t make it a healthy snack. If you’re serious about managing your blood sugar levels and leaning down, weight train three times per week, make breakfast your biggest meal and eat real food when you’re hungry.
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