With increase in our monotonous day to day life, keeping a check on our health has become a major task and especially when it comes to a women.
Oflate, PCOS which is seen mainly in adolescent girls has taken a drastic turn and it not only affects ones menstrual cycles but also reproductive health in their later life due to hormonal imbalance.
Cinnamaldehyde which is present in cinnamon is responsible for most of it's health benefits,which are as follows :
May lower blood sugar and insulin levels : Elevated blood sugar levels and iinsulin is common in PCOS. Cinnamon intake could decrease postmeal glucose levels by delaying carbohydrate digestion and control the metabolic symptoms.
May help in regulating menstrual cycle : Experiencing irregular periods due to hormonal imbalance is a common complaint and Cinnamon could help regulate hormones and menstrual cycles and moreover reduces cyclic pains.
May decrease inflammation : Cinnamon has abundant antioxidants and therefore has anti-inflammatory properties that can fight free radicals in our body and repair tissue damage.
May lower cholesterol levels : Cinnamon shows to reduce total cholesterol,LDL and triglyceride levels while increasing HDL level.
May decrease AMH level : Anti mullerian hormone level tends to increase in PCOS and Cinnamon could help in decreasing AMH levels significantly.
Ways to incorporate Cinnamon in our diet :
Add to your drinks- coffee and tea.
Add to your favourite yogurt.
Sprinkle on your toast, porridge and oatmeal.
Add to your favourite smoothie.
Add to fresh fruits like apples and pears. (A secret - it goes great with apples) Cinnamon Tea