Generally, spices are either seeds or fruits or leaves of a tree/plant. Cinnamon is special because it is the only spice obtained from the bark of a tree. It is also known as Dalchini and it belongs to the Lauraceae family.
It originated from Sri Lanka. So, Ceylon Cinnamon is the finest spice in the world. It is used for flavoring both sweet and savory dishes. It can be used as a whole spice in a stick or can be used as a powdered spice.
Dalchini is very good for health, especially metabolism. It also works on your appetite and lowers blood sugar. It is rich in antioxidants. Dalchini also helps in reducing inflammation.
Add Dalchini powder to water and bring to a boil. Add the juice of half a lemon and drink it up on empty stomach. It will refresh you in the morning and ich start your metabolism. This Detox tea also helps in smooth bowel movements and flushes out toxins from the body. It is a good way to wake your system up after resting at night.
Boil Dalchini powder with water, sieve, and let it come to lukewarm temperature. Further, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1/4th teaspoon black pepper powder. Drink this fat burner before sleeping. This will aid digestion, help in the regulation of blood sugar and burn fat while you sleep.
Food is fuel and it is important to have your tank full in the morning. It should be filling and provide you the energy to start your day. Dalchini Ragi porridge is an excellent choice for breakfast as it helps with the regulation of blood sugar, keeps you fuller for longer. Hence aids weight loss. Dalchini and Ragi are complementary in terms of flavor and nutrition. So, they are a superb combination to go for.
Cinnamon makes coffee magical. It gives that extra fruity, sweet flavor to your coffee. The best way to have cinnamon in your coffee is black coffee without sugar. Coffee is known to work on metabolism and makes cinnamon more consumable. It is best to have cinnamon coffee with breakfast.
It also makes the taste of coffee luxurious.
Cinnamon and Apple are an unbeatable combination. Just saying the two together will remind you of a warm apple pie. A better way to get the same taste and best health benefits of cinnamon is Apple Cinnamon ice tea. Boil cubes of apple along with black tea leaves and cinnamon powder. Have it chilled.
Enjoy the sweetness of apple and punch of cinnamon and slurp away to weight loss. This drink helps in the reduction of cholesterol and is excellent for heart health in addition to aiding weight loss.
Follow the above steps and include Dalchini in your diet. Be careful only to use the best quality Cinnamon from Ceylon. Always get the whole spice and make good quality powdered spices at home.
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