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5 Warm Cinnamon Recipes for Health: Lower Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, and High Blood Pressure

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Kapanlagi.com - Herbal tea has long been known for its various health benefits, and one famous type of tea is cinnamon tea. Not only does it offer a warm and soothing flavor, but cinnamon tea also holds many benefits for the body. Cinnamon as the main ingredient is effective in reducing inflammation, keeping blood sugar levels stable, and aiding in weight loss.

In addition, cinnamon tea can also relieve menstrual cramps and provide the relaxation needed after a day of activities. With these various benefits, cinnamon tea is a very suitable choice to enjoy at any time.

Moreover, cinnamon tea can provide even greater health benefits when combined with other spices. In fact, this tea can help lower cholesterol and manage high blood pressure.

For those of you who are interested in trying, here are some easy cinnamon tea recipes to make at home. Starting from combinations with ginger, turmeric, to hibiscus, each of these recipes offers a unique way to enjoy the warmth and health benefits of cinnamon tea.

1. Cinnamon Ginger Tea Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 500 g pineapple (1 large fruit)
  • 600 ml water
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 3 cloves
  • 6 cm cinnamon stick
  • 1 pandan leaf
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Peel and cut the pineapple into small pieces. Rub with salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
  2. Boil water until it boils, then add the cinnamon stick, pandan leaf, and cloves.
  3. Add the pineapple and sugar, stir until the sugar dissolves, and add food coloring if desired.
  4. Cook until the pineapple is tender and cooked. Remove and serve this pineapple setup warm or cold.

2. Cinnamon Pineapple Setup Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 5-6 cm ginger, smashed
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
  • 1 stick ground cinnamon
  • Enough water
  • Enough palm sugar
  • Enough honey (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Boil water until it boils. Add ginger and lemongrass, then boil briefly until fragrant.
  2. Add ground cinnamon and palm sugar, stir well, then turn off the heat.
  3. Pour into a glass, adjust the taste, and add honey if you want to enhance the sweetness and refreshing aroma.

3. Ginger Turmeric Cinnamon Drink Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 400 ml water
  • 2 pieces of ginger
  • 2 pieces of turmeric
  • 1 stick of cinnamon
  • 1/4 lime
  • Honey or sugar to taste

Instructions:

  1. Peel and slice the ginger and turmeric thinly, then crush them slightly.
  2. Boil these ingredients with water until it boils, then add the cinnamon and continue boiling until a fragrant aroma comes out.
  3. Remove and strain into a glass, add lime juice and sugar or honey to taste.
  4. Enjoy the ginger turmeric cinnamon drink while warm.

4. Cinnamon Apple Setup Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 5 apples (Manalagi type or other local types)
  • 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar (or to taste)
  • 1 stick of cinnamon
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 drop of yellow food coloring (optional)
  • Enough water

Instructions:

  1. Dice the apples and soak them in water to prevent discoloration.
  2. Boil water until it boils, then add the apples, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. Cook until the water boils and the apples become soft. Add granulated sugar and stir until dissolved.
  4. Do not boil for too long to avoid the apples breaking apart. Serve the apple setup warm.

5. Rosella Cinnamon Tea Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 5-6 rosella flower buds
  • 1 stick of cinnamon
  • 2 star anise
  • 350 ml of water
  • Honey to taste

How to make:

  1. Boil the water, then add the rosella flowers, cinnamon, and star anise.
  2. Wait until it boils and the water changes color to deep red.
  3. Remove, strain into a glass, and add honey to taste.
  4. Serve this rosella cinnamon tea warm, or if you prefer it cold, add ice cubes.

6. Benefits of Boiled Cinnamon and Clove for Health

Boiled cinnamon and clove is a herbal concoction that has long been recognized for its various health benefits. This combination has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, and can help improve blood circulation. In addition, cinnamon tea also contains several important nutrients, such as calcium, iron, and potassium.

7. How Long to Boil Cinnamon for Treatment?

To make a cinnamon brew, use two cups of water for one stick of cinnamon and one tablespoon of coriander seeds. Boil for about 10 minutes or until the water reduces by half.

8. The Healthiest Types of Cinnamon

Cinnamon contains coumarin compounds that can be potentially harmful if consumed in large amounts. Ceylon cinnamon has lower coumarin content compared to cassia types, making it considered safer. According to research, Ceylon cinnamon has been shown to help lower blood sugar levels, which is beneficial in managing diabetes, as well as reducing insulin resistance.

Although these research findings are promising, further studies are needed to better understand the effects of cinnamon as a diabetes treatment therapy in humans.

(kpl/rmt)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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