Cinnamon with honey for weight loss: recipe, reviews and contraindications

Cinnamon with honey is used for weight loss, as it normalizes the digestive system and has a quick effect. This combination helps eliminate toxins, even those that have accumulated over many years. When using the product, a general cleansing of the body occurs, the microflora is normalized, blood pressure stabilizes, heart rate and blood microcirculation improve. Regular intake of the mixture for 2-3 months helps rejuvenate the body and reduces the risk of heart attacks.

Benefits of cinnamon

Even in ancient times, cinnamon was valued for its ability to help treat many ailments. Medicine in our time is very favorably disposed towards this spice.

According to recent research, cinnamon helps the body normalize the functioning of all systems, strengthens the immune system and enhances defenses. Cinnamon powder fights against parasites in the body, fungus, and also has a strong antimicrobial effect.

Cinnamon is rich in minerals (potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, etc.) and vitamins (group B, vitamin C, A, PP). Cinnamon also contains tannins, fiber and a lot of essential oils.

Using cinnamon will give good results for:

• constipation;
• diarrhea;
• gastrointestinal diseases;
• excessive gas formation in the body.
• cleansing the choleretic system;
• removing excess fluid from the body;
• lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels;
• preventing inflammatory diseases in the body;
• to relieve skin irritation, make ointments and creams with cinnamon;
• aromatherapy, cinnamon stimulates brain activity with its aroma and is a natural antidepressant.

Usually everyone is accustomed to perceiving cinnamon as a spicy, warming spice that is added to baked goods, coffee or mulled wine.

Useful properties and chemical composition

Honey contains many nutrients - fructose, sucrose, lactose, proteins, fats. But for the treatment of joint diseases, the presence of B vitamins, ascorbic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, copper, and iron is of particular interest. These bioactive substances are necessary for the human body for the proper functioning of the musculoskeletal system. And a patient with inflammatory or degenerative-dystrophic pathologies needs significantly more vitamins and microelements. Therefore, honey is not only a product with high nutritional qualities, but also a medicine. Its therapeutic properties are fully manifested both when used internally and when used externally.

The chemical composition of cinnamon, a plant from the extensive Laurel family, is represented by eugenol, cinnamaldehyde, beta-caryophyllene, linalool, phyllandrene, methyl chavicol. These substances are contained in cinnamon yellow-golden essential oil with a sharp spicy aroma. But cinnamal, an aldehyde of cinnamic acid, has the most powerful healing properties.

It is characterized by the following pharmacological activity:

• anti-inflammatory;
• analgesic;
• decongestant;
• regenerating;
• antipyretic.

The warming effect of cinnamon essential oil is used in the treatment of joint pathologies. Upon contact with the skin, it irritates nerve receptors located in the subcutaneous tissue. The result is improved microcirculation and blood circulation in soft tissues located near the joints affected by pathology. More oxygen and nutrients begin to flow to cartilage, bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons, stimulating their regeneration.

The benefits of honey

Honey is a natural medicine. There is even a medical direction in treatment - apitherapy. Today you can also find a huge variety of types of honey: May, buckwheat, etc.

Among the beneficial properties of honey:

• fungicidal (ability to fight the spread of fungi);
• disinfectants (bacteria do not multiply and die in honey);
• antimicrobial;
• detoxification (honey has a neutralizing effect on poisons, and also does not lose its properties under the influence of radiation);
• beneficial effects on the oral cavity (has cleansing properties for teeth);
• healing effect on the cardiovascular system (the effect of glucose and magnesium promotes blood circulation and provides energy);
• to improve the health of the female body (phytoestrogens have a beneficial effect on female hormonal levels);
• during pregnancy (has a calming effect on the nervous system, sleep and improves immunity).

Ingredient Selection

To prepare a tasty and effective drink with honey and cinnamon, you can use other ingredients.

• Use ground cinnamon or in sticks (shavings), in the second case it will need to be crushed or grated in a mortar.
• You can take almost any beekeeping product, rich and of high quality, preferably dark varieties - buckwheat, pine or flower.
• Lemon, ginger (root), oranges, cloves and other spices are also used in various recipes.
• Ginger is a strong metabolism activator; it actively burns fat.
• If the liquid is too spicy and bitter, you can make infusions with kefir - it will soften the strength of the spices and the drink will be enriched with calcium.
• Sometimes an additional pinch of black pepper is used.

How does cinnamon and honey work?

• The combination of these products has an amazing effect on the body and prevents fat from being stored in reserves. Under this magical effect, it leaves the body and does not remain on the stomach, thighs and beyond.
• The best effect can be achieved if you take this mixture at night , before going to bed.
• The combination of these products helps the gastrointestinal tract , it speeds up metabolism and removes unnecessary water and poisons from the body.
• The mixture has a strong antiseptic effect , which heals the intestinal microflora, which, in case of imbalance, has a slowing effect on digestion.
• Thanks to this cleansing effect, the effect will be visible not only on the figure , but also on the skin, which will relieve inflammation and redness.
• This mixture is very aromatic and pleasant to the taste , which has an uplifting effect.

Potential Results

One teaspoon of spice with honey is a complete replacement for a second breakfast. Even this portion is enough to saturate the body with essential vitamins.

If you use the product regularly, you can lose at least 2 kg in a month.

• After a certain period of time, the weight will be fixed at the optimal value for the body and will stop decreasing.
• This is due to the body’s adaptation to new metabolic features.
• If you need to lose even more weight, the course should be stopped for 2-3 weeks and then repeated.

Thanks to this product, you can make your own figure more beautiful and slender. Not only does weight decrease, but skin condition also improves. The body as a whole becomes stronger, more resilient and more resistant to disease. The product helps relieve anxiety and helps fight stress.

How many days should you drink the cinnamon and honey drink?

You can use this method for weight loss for up to 8 weeks without taking breaks. While there is weight loss and weight loss is ongoing, it is better to use the mixture.

When the weight does not go away, it is better to stop using the mixture. Therefore, to the question “how much to drink per day?” It has its own limitations and its own duration.

Features of use

• It is best to use raw honey rather than pasteurized honey. If you do not produce it yourself and do not have the opportunity to buy it directly from beekeepers, then check the labels on the packaging in the store.
• To check the authenticity of cinnamon, you can drop iodine on it. The fake one will turn blue.
• To prevent bee nectar from losing its beneficial properties, it should never be placed in very hot water. Also, weight loss drinks themselves are best consumed at room temperature.
• It is best to use the mixture in courses with periodic breaks.
• You should not consume more than a tablespoon of this spice per day.
• It is very important to rely not only on a magic elixir, but also to exercise and watch your diet.

How to choose cinnamon and honey for weight loss?

The mixture used must produce the desired effect; it is necessary to choose the right products for preparing the mixture.

Now on sale there is both natural cinnamon and the so-called cinnamon extract.

This extract is not recommended as a recipe addition. In addition, you can buy other varieties of cinnamon on sale in the countries of the former USSR: cinnamon - a spice from Ceylon (especially valued and worthwhile). It can be found on sale both in the form of sticks and in ground form.

Cassia

There is also cassia cinnamon, which is a cheaper type. It is found both in powder and in stick form.

It is highly advisable to use Ceylon cinnamon both for consumption and for the purpose of adding to a mixture for weight loss, because its taste and properties are better expressed.

But it is worth noting that most stores can only offer cassia. You can identify it by the thickness of the stick, or if you drop a little iodine on ground cinnamon.

Cassia is 2-3 mm thick. Therefore, if the walls of a cinnamon stick are thicker than 1 mm, then it is cassia.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is never thicker than 1 mm. If you need to test cinnamon powder, then you need to purchase one package of cinnamon and open it when you get home.

Then add iodine to the powder. If the powder immediately turns an intense blue or purple color, then the mixture is cassia.

Cinnamon practically does not change color. If cinnamon cannot be found, it is quite possible to replace it with cassia. And preferably with chopsticks, in this form the spice will be much more effective.

The only type of cinnamon that is not suitable for losing excess weight is cinnamon extract.

Honey

It is, of course, better to use natural honey that has not been fermented.

As a rule, such a product says “natural”, “unpasteurized”, etc.

If honey has undergone a fermentation process, it is not suitable for preparing a mixture for weight loss.

Common Myths

Above we discussed only proven facts about the effect of the combination of honey and cinnamon on humans. However, many of the other claimed healing properties of the mixture have not been scientifically confirmed and cannot be considered true.

Let's look at the most common myths. Honey-cinnamon mixture DO NOT:

1. Cures rhinitis. The product has a pronounced antibacterial effect, but most inflammatory processes in the nasal cavity are caused by viruses. Only some types of honey act against only one virus - the causative agent of influenza.
2. Eliminates acne. Honey and cinnamon have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and regeneration-accelerating effects. Theoretically, they should cure and prevent the appearance of any infectious and inflammatory abnormalities of the skin (especially the face) and hair roots. However, not a single scientific study has been able to confirm this information.
3. Relieves joint pain. Both products inhibit inflammatory processes, but are not able to penetrate through the skin into the cavity of the joint capsule.
4. Eliminates allergy symptoms. Several studies have been conducted in this area (even with positive results), but their level of evidence is low.

Both products are truly healthy. However, you should trust only common sense and evidence-based sources of information.

How to cook it correctly?

There is no need to be fanatical; this is not a case where “more is better.” By taking this mixture for a week you can get rid of 1-2 kg of excess weight. With exercise and a moderate diet, your chances of losing weight will be much greater.

• You can use cinnamon with honey for weight loss using various methods: infusions, teas, decoctions, and so on.
• To reduce weight, it is better to use the method that you like best. Or, during the period of losing kilograms, change the way you use the mixture. It is better to prepare the mixture in one way: with a ratio of 1:2, that is, for 2 tsp. honey for 1 tsp. cinnamon.
• It is better to consume the prepared mixture a day before, dividing it into two doses . Take 1 tsp. in the morning before the first meal and in the evening before going to bed.

Everyone is allowed to consume cinnamon and honey. Doctors recommend drinking the cocktail daily. As a rule, recommendations agree that it is better to take the mixture in the morning on an empty stomach, and then at night before bed.

Effect of the product on the body

Eating cinnamon with honey leads to the following positive effects on the body:

• Decreased appetite;
• Metabolism stimulation;
• Normalization of sugar levels;
• Reduced gastrointestinal acidity;
• Increasing the efficiency of food absorption;
• Eliminating the risk of heartburn;
• Cleansing the gastrointestinal tract from toxic substances;
• Normalization of intestinal microflora;
• Removal of excess fluid;
• Strengthening the immune system;
• Accelerating the process of restoring vital energy;
• Creating a feeling of satiety;
• Blood thinning;
• Reducing cholesterol levels;
• Normalization of the endocrine system;
• Activation of the healing process of ulcers;
• Antibacterial action;
• Destruction of free radicals leading to accelerated cell aging;
• Eliminating the risk of physical and psychological exhaustion;
• Minimize the reappearance of fatty deposits.

The drink contains slow carbohydrates, which keeps you feeling full longer. Due to this, the size of the stomach decreases, and fat deposits are burned faster.

Recipes

Radish, cinnamon, ginger, honey

Grind the radish and ginger in a blender, add ground cinnamon, honey and beat again.

Cinnamon, ginger, honey

In boiled, cooled water, temperature approximately 40C, put 1 tsp. chopped ginger root, honey and grated cinnamon.

Then mix everything and put it in the refrigerator. Take half a glass once a day.

If the drink is very spicy, then water can be replaced with low-fat kefir. This will soften the drink.

Cinnamon, honey, lemon

In 200 ml. add 1 tsp of warm boiled water. cinnamon, honey and 3 tbsp. lemon juice. Cool the drink and take 1/2 glass in the morning (before breakfast) and in the evening before bed.

Water with cinnamon and honey

Dissolve 0.5 tsp in a glass of hot water. cinnamon and 1 tsp. honey, let the mixture stand for half an hour and drink on an empty stomach. You can prepare this mixture the night before and put it in the refrigerator.

Ginger, cinnamon, honey, lemon

In 200 ml. add 1 tsp warm boiled water. cinnamon powder, 1 tsp. grated ginger root.

Close the container and let it brew for 30 minutes, then pour in the juice of 1/2 lemon and 2 tsp. honey Use the resulting cocktail cold.

Half a glass 2 times a day on an empty stomach, in the morning before meals and in the evening before bed.

Horseradish, ginger, lemon, honey, cinnamon

Mix 125 gr., juice of 4 lemons, 1 tbsp. l. grated ginger root with 3 tsp. honey The resulting mixture is stored in a cool place. Use 2 tbsp. l. twice a day for 2-3 weeks.

Cinnamon infusion with honey

In a cocktail of 2 tbsp. l. honey and 3 tsp. honey must be added 2 tbsp. warm water. Use three times a day.

Ground cinnamon with honey

Ground cinnamon combined with honey is very beneficial for the skin.

Mixture 3 tbsp. honey with 1 tsp. Honey applied to the skin of the face before going to bed will get rid of acne in 2 weeks.

Ground cinnamon with honey is also great for wrapping. Apply cinnamon to the desired area and wrap with film, cover with a towel if necessary.

Kefir with cinnamon

Add 0.5 tsp to a glass of kefir. cinnamon powder, a little grated ginger root and red pepper. In this mixture, kefir will help save the mucous membrane from irritation.

Cinnamon tea

The most common recipe is to dip a spice stick into a mug of freshly prepared tea.

Enjoy a spicy drink.

You can also add milk, ginger or lemon to your tea. This will enhance the taste and speed up your metabolism.

Cinnamon-honey tea

To make tea for weight loss, you need:

• 20 g honey;
• 10 g cinnamon.

This amount of ingredients is calculated for a standard 250 ml cup of tea. Pour boiling water over the cinnamon and let it brew for about 1 hour. After straining, honey is added. You should not add honey to boiling water, this will lead to a significant deterioration in its properties. You can use regular tea, preferably green or herbal tea.

Side effects

The use of this mixture may cause side effects:

• Consume no more than 6 grams per day. Excessive consumption may have a toxic effect on the body.
• During pregnancy, consuming this mixture can cause premature birth.
• High coumarin content may cause liver problems
• Allergic reactions.
• Large amounts of this mixture can cause tachycardia.
• Thinning effect on the blood.

Contraindications

Due to the high stress on cardiovascular activity when consuming this mixture, it is very important to familiarize yourself with all contraindications and be careful:

• allergy to components
• depression, constant stress
• pregnancy and breastfeeding
• lung diseases
• tuberculosis
• diabetes
• gastritis or stomach ulcer
• pancreatitis, cholecystitis
• cholelithiasis
• heart defects