By Dr. RS

Cinnamon is a spice that has been used in traditional medicine around the world for thousands of years. It is used in cooking, and baking, and added to many foods. Cinnamon is an excellent source of several vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are vital for your health. These include manganese, calcium, iron, Vitamin K, Fiber, zinc, dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and more among other important nutrients. In addition, cinnamon only has 19 calories per serving, plus, has zero fats and sugars.

Cinnamon has benefits for the health of our skin. It can improve our skin elasticity and firmness. Furthermore, the use and consumption of Cinnamon in our diets promote collagen, and wound healing and even treat hyperpigmentation.

Also, cinnamon can help control insulin levels and help the body burn stored fat. It can even increase our metabolism and suppress our appetites.

The benefits of cinnamon even include our brain’s health. Cinnamon can reduce cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. It can also help activate neuro-protective proteins that help shield cells of the brain.

Ginger comes with a long history of use in Asian, Indian, and Arabic herbal traditions. Ginger is most well known for its ability to soothe your stomach, especially when dealing with nausea or bloating. When ingested, ginger is doing a lot for your stomach, including promoting weight management and improving your health. Ginger appears to reduce inflammation in the gut and helps the body to be, more responsive to insulin, helping improve blood sugar control and reducing weight gain.

Some other benefits of ginger include:

-curbs cancer growth

-lowers blood sugar

-fights germs

-keeps your mouth healthy

-calms nausea

-soothes sore muscles

-ease arthritis symptoms

Ginger can also work as a skin toner balancing spot treatment, a nourishing hair mask that targets hair loss and dryness. It can even reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines; fade scars, make cellulite less noticeable, and improve acne symptoms.