Does cinnamon have any nutritional value?

Question

Does cinnamon have any nutritional value?

Answer 1

Cinnamon acts like other volatile oils and once had a reputation as a cure for colds. It has also been used to treat diarrhea and other problems of the digestive system. Cinnamon is high in antioxidant activity. The essential oil of cinnamon also has antimicrobial properties, which can aid in the preservation of certain foods.

"Cinnamon" has been reported to have remarkable pharmacological effects in the treatment of type II diabetes and Insulin Resistance.

Answer 2

I found a web site that lists all the health benefits of cinnamon:

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/nutriti...

Basically, 1 teaspoon has 28 mg of calcium, almost one mg of iron, over a gram of fiber, and quite a lot of vitamins C, K, and manganese; but using too much can thin your blood.

Answer 3

Cinnamon doesn't have any nutritional value, but it does lower your blood sugar levels which is good for losing weight  

Answer 4

it is also good for your heart and if you're into aromatherapy or it can be used as an astringent