Tuesday 10 May 2011

Weight-loss foods (Cinnamon)

Cinnamon sticks (© Gregor Schuster/Getty Images)


Research suggests that cinnamon can help to regulate blood sugar and help the body burn fat. Cinnamon is also high in iron and manganese (here’s how much), both of which are important parts of a balanced diet. Sprinkling cinnamon on sliced apples, oatmeal and wholegrain toast is a natural, sugar-free way of enhancing flavor.

(here’s how much)


Nutritional information for cinnamon
Computed by Wolfram|Alpha
Input Interpretation
cinnamon | amount | 1 tbsp (tablespoon) | Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts Serv. Size 1 tbsp (8 g) Calories 19 Calories From Fat 1 ^*Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet | Amount Per Serving | % DV^* Total Fat 97 mg | 0% Sat. Fat 27 mg | 0% Trans Fat 0 g | Cholesterol 0 g | 0% Sodium 780 µg | 0% Calcium 8% | * | Iron 4% | Amount Per Serving | % DV^* Total Carb. 6 g | 2% Fiber 4 g | 17% Sugars 169 mg | Protein 311 mg | 1% | * | Vit. E 1% | * | Niacin 1%

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