Slimming cinnamon
The spice of cinnamon is the inner layer of the bark of the tree. The island of Ceylon is considered the birthplace of the cinnamon tree.Today, the cinnamon tree grows throughout the tropical belt. Many countries in tropical latitudes cultivate cinnamon trees, the export of this spice is one of their income items. Spice is actively used in cooking, especially in the confectionery industry. Many people associate cinnamon flavor with buns, charlotte, Easter cakes and other fragrant pastries. Therefore, not everyone knows that cinnamon can help the body quickly and without stress, lose those extra pounds and prepare for the beach season. Cinnamon for weight loss was used in ancient times oriental beauties, and also used it for cosmetic purposes.
Appearance
In supermarkets and markets, cinnamon can be purchased in the form of twisted sticks or in powder form. The main requirement when choosing a spice - it must be fresh and have a pronounced aroma. Store cinnamon in a dark place, preferably in a glass container with a tightly closed lid. Shelf life of cinnamon sticks - about one year, and ground spices - up to 6 months.
There is another trick that many suppliers of spices use - the bulk of cinnamon in our markets is not real. This is the bark of Chinese cinnamon or cassia. Cassia and cinnamon have similar properties, but scientists have proven that it is in Ceylon cinnamon that there are more nutrients.
Cassia is dangerous! Read about Cassia Differences from Cinnamon in another article.
Benefits for weight loss
- reduces appetite;
- lowers blood sugar levels;
- removes toxins and harmful substances from the body;
- activates metabolic processes in the body;
- improves intestinal motility;
- neutralizes pathogenic microflora in the intestine.
The main advantage of cinnamon in questions of weight loss is its ability to regulate blood sugar levels. Elevated sugar leads to rapid weight gain and can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (non-insulin-dependent). Cinnamon contains polyphenol, which our body recognizes as insulin. Cassia has a significantly higher polyphenol content.
Cinnamon normalizes carbohydrate metabolism in the body, and as a result, fat metabolism, which is a defining moment for successful weight loss. The more active the metabolic processes in the body, the faster the extra pounds go.
Another great feature of cinnamon is the ability to suppress appetite. Just half a teaspoon of this spice per day helps to cope with the feeling of hunger. You can consume the entire daily dose of spice at breakfast, but it will be more efficient to divide it into several equal parts and eat between meals or for snacks.
It is well known that in violation of lipid metabolism the body begins to actively accumulate subcutaneous fat, skin problems arise, and in the future this can lead to very serious diseases and hormonal disruptions. Cinnamon will help to normalize not only the metabolic processes, but also to remove harmful toxins that trap excess fat in the body.
Many people with overweight problems suffer from intestinal problems. Frequent constipation and bloating make their lives uncomfortable. Cinnamon in this case will come to the rescue - it neutralizes the pathogenic flora of the intestines, normalizes intestinal motility and is able to remove the parasites.
And its main advantage - cinnamon is very tasty and fragrant. By applying slimming recipes with cinnamon, you will make this process enjoyable and rewarding. The aroma of cinnamon will charge you with vigor and good mood for the whole day, and you will not be stressed out about the restrictions in your diet. You will understand that you can lose weight tasty!
Moreover, for lovers of sweets, the use of cinnamon will be a real salvation, the aroma of cinnamon is capable of misleading our brain and morning porridge with oatmeal will be perceived as an exquisite dessert. Another small secret, if you add cinnamon in your morning coffee, it can completely replace sugar in it. The recipe for cinnamon coffee will be listed below.
Drink recipes
Kefir with cinnamon
This combination is a powerful fat burner that activates metabolic processes and enriches your digestive tract with beneficial microflora.
Kefir diets have long been very popular, as this lactic acid product is easily digested, saturates the stomach and has a low calorie content. But kefir diets have one drawback - this is an obsessive feeling of hunger, especially when fasting days are spent on one kefir. But if you add a pinch of cinnamon to kefir, the feeling of hunger will go away.
Do not get carried away by fasting days, although they are often presented as a panacea for excess weight. Fasting day - this is stress for the body. Frightened by the interruption in nutrition, he will begin to accumulate fat in the following days with a vengeance, and you will not notice the effect of the unloading day. Why unnerve your body? Balanced nutrition is the way to success!
There are several recipes for kefir with cinnamon and an experienced way you can find one that will delight your taste buds and fight with excess weight.
Basic recipe
This drink can be used as a snack or replace them with a second breakfast and snack.
You need 1.5 liters of kefir and 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir cinnamon and kefir thoroughly and refrigerate. Drink in equal parts throughout the day.
Cinnamon, Ginger, Red Chili Peppers and Kefir
This cocktail is far superior to the fat burning properties of a classic recipe, but not everyone will like it. Kefir neutralizes the sharpness of pepper, but for those who do not like spicy and spicy drinks at all - it will not work.
To make it, you need to rub the ginger root on a fine grater to make about a teaspoon. 1 liter of kefir mixed with grated ginger, 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon and add a pinch of red chili pepper. This drink should be drunk half an hour before meals.
Drink is contraindicated in gastric ulcer and gastritis. If you suffer from these diseases, chili peppers from the recipe should be removed.
Apple Kefir Cocktail with Cinnamon
Apples and cinnamon are an ideal combination in their taste and organoleptic qualities, and in combination with kefir also a fat burning cocktail.
To prepare it, take 2-3 apples, cut them into pieces, removing the seeds. Apples are best mashed with a blender, but if the device is not at hand, you can grate the fruit on a fine grater. 1 liter of kefir mixed with applesauce and add 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon. Such a cocktail will be a delightful sweet finish of any meal.
A mixture of bran, kefir, cinnamon and prunes
Such a mixture can replace a full dinner, while you will be full and get all the necessary micro-and macronutrients, as well as vitamins. The beneficial properties of prunes and bran will work all night and in the morning will gently remove all harmful and hazardous toxins from the body. Cellulose rich bran will provide satiety. This mixture can be consumed in the form of porridge or as a cocktail, adjusting the amount of yogurt.
For one serving you need to take two teaspoons of bran, 2-3 prunes, a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon and a glass of kefir. If prunes with a stone - it must be removed. Bran pour boiling water to the water they completely covered, they must swell. Prunes also need to pour boiling water.After the bran has swollen, pour a glass of kefir into the thicket of the blender, add bran, prunes and cinnamon. Whip the mixture and the cocktail is ready!
Cinnamon Milk
If you do not like kefir, then it can be replaced with milk. Of course, it is much less bifidobacteria, but it is rich in calcium and vitamins. When using milk in cocktails, pay attention to its fat content. It is advisable to eat foods low in fat.
Recipes milk with cinnamon will be a salvation for people who are contraindicated in the use of kefir: with high acidity and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Cinnamon Tea
This magnificent drink is not only palatable and fragrant, it helps reduce appetite and stimulate metabolism. If you regularly drink green tea, which is an antioxidant, in combination with cinnamon, the process of losing weight will pass quickly and with pleasure.
Many manufacturers produce ready-made teas with cinnamon aroma, but this tea will not have an effect for weight loss, therefore it is necessary to purchase high-quality leafy green tea. When brewing green tea, add one or two cinnamon sticks to it. You can drink this tea throughout the day as you wish.
In the cold season, you can add two – three flowers of cloves, a little cardamom and two or three dried anise to this drink. This drink will warm in the cold winter evenings and will lift your spirits.
Coffee with cinnamon
Today everyone knows about the fat burning and antioxidant properties of coffee. Coffee is part of many diets, and its cinnamon tandem will be an active assistant in matters of weight loss. In addition, cinnamon can neutralize the negative properties of caffeine. Cinnamon will relieve excessive stimulating effect and tachycardia. Cinnamon is able to completely replace the sugar in this drink, it will give it a pleasant aroma and slightly sweet taste. A pinch of cinnamon, added to cappuccino, will make the drink a real dessert.
Get a good habit - when cooking your morning coffee, add cinnamon powder to the Turk on the tip of a knife. This drink will give strength, give a good mood and will promote weight loss.
Second courses
Ginger, chilli and cinnamon
This combination will be an excellent addition to meat dishes, sauces, cottage cheese or pastries. In any recipe where ginger is present, cinnamon and hot pepper will be appropriate. Cooked with a combination of these spices dishes will contribute to weight loss. Thanks to the miraculous properties of cinnamon, the size of your portions will be much smaller, respectively, and the number of calories consumed will decrease.
Chicken Breasts with Cinnamon, Ginger and Hot Peppers
Chicken breast cut arbitrary slices. Prepare the marinade: mix the juice of half a lemon with 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon, with 0.5 teaspoon of grated ginger root on a fine grater, with a pinch of hot pepper and nutmeg, if you wish, add a little mustard. Pieces of chicken marinated, it is desirable that the meat marinated about two hours. Marinated meat is sent to the oven for 10-15 minutes at a temperature of 200 degrees.
Wraps
For active weight loss, cinnamon is used for wraps at home. Cinnamon stimulates metabolism in the skin cells, tones the upper layer of the epithelium and helps fight cellulite. Wraps are carried out every other day for a month. After a month, your skin will become taut, and body fat will be significantly reduced in volume.
Cinnamon Wraps Recipes
Cinnamon essential oil and olive oil
For two tablespoons of olive oil should be 2-3 drops of cinnamon essential oil and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.Warm up the oil in a water bath and add cinnamon oil and ground cinnamon. The resulting composition smear problem areas, wrap film, cover with a blanket and lie for 20-30 minutes. After the procedure, you must take a warm shower.
Oil, Cinnamon and Hot Pepper
In a heated vegetable oil, preferably olive or linseed, you must add a teaspoon of cinnamon and half a teaspoon of ground red chili pepper. The wrapping procedure is similar to the first recipe. This recipe has contraindications, it can not be used for injuries on the skin and varicose veins.
Contraindications
Contraindications for the use of cinnamon are minimal, but still they are:
- when breastfeeding from the use of cinnamon is better to abstain;
- with individual intolerance;
- at elevated temperatures;
- Do not eat cinnamon on an empty stomach, it can cause nausea and even vomiting.
Cinnamon should be used for weight loss, because it activates the metabolism.