What it is:
Cinnamon is a sweet spice that is very versatile, used in and out of the kitchen and is so often taken for granted. It comes from the inner layer of bark derived from dozens of varieties of evergreen trees that belong to the genus Cinnamomum. Farmers first shave the outer bark of the tree, then shave the inner bark – which is the cinnamon layer. When it dries, it forms strips that curl into rolls, otherwise known as cinnamon sticks. The sticks are then ground to create a cinnamon powder.
What it does:
Cinnamon has been used as both a spice and medicine for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Egypt. The active principles in the cinnamon spice are known to have anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, as well as warming and soothing properties. There’s an endless list of health benefits attached to this spice. It’s said to lower blood sugar levels, prevent bacterial and fungal infections, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
How I use it:
I love cinnamon! I sprinkle it on anything I can. It tastes so good and adds a little extra sweetness to my food and teas. I always add some to my cooked oats, my Turmeric “Golden milk” tea and soothing tea for when I have a cold/flu. Cinnamon mixed with honey is my go to DIY face mask to help soothe my acne-prone, blemished skin. Try purchase organic cinnamon to reap the most benefits from this wonderful spice.
Who else loves cinnamon as much as I do? Leave me a comment and let me know how you like to use it in your home.
Chat again soon. Kisses
SheerDee 
Oooh, please share the cinnamon mask recipe!
– Jane Wonder –
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Cinnamon with milk to make me sleep or in my smoothies. I havent tried it as a face mask- guess i will be doing that tonight.
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Let me know how it goes, it’s such a lovely DIY musk.
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I loove cinnamon! No day without it in my life.
I put in in my Oatmeal almost every single time and if you like regular coffee from a filter machine, try putting a little bit in the filter together with your coffee powder ❤
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Cinnamon coffee sounds so delish! 😋
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Golden milk is my all time favourite; I drink it twice a week or on days Im struggling to sleep.
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It’s so soothing! Absolutely love it.
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Cinnamon with plain yoghurt for breakfast, oooh, I love Cinnamon.
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Ooo that sounds really yummy!! 😋
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Cinnamon and Honey mask.. The Bomb!
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It instantly calms my skin, try add a little nutmeg to your mix. Works wonders!!
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Your blog is effortlessly stunning! Seikane recommended that I should read it. I’m looking forward to reading your future posts
x
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Hi Rhulani, thank you so much for reading. So glad to hear that you like the blog. ❤️
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Nice one Dee… Tell us more about the mask! Would love to try it 🙂
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Thanks babe, will do a follow up post soon. Kisses
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