date:Dec 13, 2012
A new study shows evidence that cinnamon helps reduce blood glucose levels after eating, according to the most recent Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Researchers at Ball State University found that the addition of 6 grams of cinnamon (about 2.5 teaspoons) to hot farina cereal reduced blood glucose concentration by 24% during a two-hour period after eating.
For the randomized crossover study, 30 men and women ages 18 to 30 years were given one of two test meals: plain hot cer