Cinnamon

Cinnamon (cinnamomum cassia) is a warming spice that helps reduce body moisture by increasing circulation. An antiseptic and excellent digestive tonic, cinnamon is known to mimic the action of insulin (the body hormone that regulates blood sugar) by stimulating insulin receptors on fat and muscle cells. This action introduces sugar into the blood and cells. As a result, it has been proven that simply adding one gram of cinnamon to the daily diet of people with type 2 diabetes improves blood sugar levels, as well as blood fat, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.