A healthy, swifter metabolism can be promoted with a balanced diet, enough drinks of water, regular sleep and exercise, experts explain. With that said, we asked registered dietitians and health experts more about one spice that has many benefits for weight loss and overall health, and specifically, your metabolism. Read on for tips and suggestions from Nataly Komova, RD, registered dietitian and fitness expert at JustCBD and Dr. Ben Schuff, ND, LDN, Director of Naturopathy & Nutrition at BIÂN.
How Cinnamon Can Benefit Your Metabolism
Whether you're sprinkling it on oatmeal, in yogurt, on baked apples or even in soups or smoothies, a dash of cinnamon can not only improve the taste of a meal, Schuff says, but also help promote a healthy metabolism and digestion. "Cinnamon is a versatile ingredient that has been used successfully as an adjunctive treatment of type 2 diabetes and metabolic disease by improving blood sugar management," he explains.
Its proposed mechanism of action, he adds, is to "help with the hormone insulin and its receptor sensitivity to better manage blood sugar in the body." In this way, Schuff stresses, incorporating cinnamon regularly in recipes can "help support metabolism, especially in those with metabolic risk factors determined by a doctor."
Komova agrees that cinnamon is very versatile and beneficial for your metabolism, and suggests trying it in your morning coffee for even more energy. "Cinnamon in coffee reduces inflammation and hyperglycemia and increases fat burning," Komova notes.These functions, she says, greatly influence higher metabolism and weight loss. "Cinnamon is a natural sweetener with a strong and fabulous flavor," she continues. Research suggests cinnamon can "reduce inflammation and boost metabolism to help shed more calories and fight infections," she concludes. The more you know!
