I have
perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. - Proverbs 7:17
It's well known among Type 2 Diabetics that cinnamon is one of the best spices to use to lower blood glucose levels. However, if you are thinking that you can have the cinnamon in fried ice cream and expect to have your blood glucose level drop, I'm afraid you will be a little disappointed with the result.
Did you know that cinnamon was included in almost every prescription issued in ancient China? That's right! It was regarded as a tranquilizer, tonic and digestive aid, as well as being good for depression and a weak heart.
If you are going to use a spice in a dessert, cinnamon is a safe bet. In our house we fix cinnamon toast once in a while. We don't use the sugar with cinnamon, but powder Stevia, which seems to work just as well.
Back before Type 2 Diabetes was a part of our everyday life, my husband made the best cinnamon rolls! People everywhere requested he bring a couple of pans of rolls to share! Even the people I used to work with wanted him to bring the cinnamon rolls in for them.
We've had to make some pretty drastic changes in our lifestyle, but one thing we have not given up is cinnamon. I know some diabetics who keep a container of cinnamon in their vehicle and if they feel like they are going a little high, they just eat a spoonful of cinnamon. Now, I gotta tell ya - I cannot do that - I would gag!
Cinnamon is my secret weapon in savory dishes. It's a nice surprise and adds unexpected depth. - Michael Psilakis
My two favorite foods are apples and cinnamon, especially this time of year when Autumn has set in and everything is so crisp and cool. I like to make my own apple chips because they are probably the most guilt-free snack ever, and they remind me of my mom's baked apples.
When I go to buy apple chips in a bag at the store, I'm amazed at how much they charge for such a small bag. I can make my own and add all the cinnamon I want for a fraction of the price!
APPLE CHIPS
If you have a dehydrator you can use that, but I just preheat my oven to 225F.
You can use any type of apple you want. My personal preference is Golden Delicious.
Core the apples. I leave the peeling on (fiber is our friend) - but you can peel them if you want.
Slice the apples horizontally. You can slice them as thick or thin as you like. I like mine a little more chewy, so I tend to slice thicker.
Put the sliced apples on a foil-lined or parchment paper-lined cookie sheet
(for easy clean up).
Sprinkle the desired amount of cinnamon on the sliced apples.
Bake for 1 hour.
Flip them over and bake for an additional hour.
Note: Keep the oven door cracked to let moisture out.
My apple chips rock! They are so much better than any I've ever gotten out of a bag - and I don't have to break the bank making them.
Cinnamon-Apple tea??? What's the deal with cinnamon, anyhow??? Anti-fungal? Anti-bacterial? Anti-clogging? Improves circulation? Helps inflammation from arthritis? Hmm... worth a try!!!
Add to fruit smoothie or put it in oatmeal. How will you incorporate more cinnamon into your diet?
A little side note: there are some people who are actually allergic to spices! Cinnamon, garlic, pepper and vanilla cause allergic reactions in some folks. If your body has hives, itching or you have any problems breathing, get to the emergency room fast!
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