Cinnamon's Dietary Benefits

THE BENEFITS OF ADDING CINNAMON TO YOUR FOOD
With RECIPE for Cinnamon Rib Rub just in time for grilling on the 4th of July.

Don’t wait for the holiday baking season to add cinnamon to your food. Add it to everything. Sprinkle on baked squash, add it to applesauce, honey, fruit compote, granola, grilling rubs, sauces, marinades and baked goods. Why is cinnamon so good for us?
Quoting from Mercola.com
“Cinnamon and cinnamon extracts have previously been shown to effectively lower blood sugar. As a matter of fact, cinnamon was found to increase glucose metabolism 20-fold, in one such study! “
Now you know I am not one to tell you that one herb is the magic answer to significant health concerns like diabetes, but if your glucose level is creeping up a little, it would be reasonable to include cinnamon in your daily diet. It is so easy to do.
I like to buy a big shaker of good quality cinnamon and keep it on the counter where I can see it to remind me to use it. I even sprinkle some in my afternoon black tea. It always tastes great and smells so good.
“Interestingly, cinnamon lowers your blood sugar by acting on several different levels. It slows the emptying of your stomach to reduce sharp rises in blood sugar following meals, and improves the effectiveness, or sensitivity of insulin. It also enhances your antioxidant defenses.” See entire article at http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/08/21/top-ten-spices-that-defend-you-against-aging.aspx?np=true

Thrive Tonic contains cinnamon. Take your sweet, daily spoonful to enjoy the long-term health benefits and have fun discovering other delicious ways to add cinnamon to your diet.

CINNAMON RIB RUB with Optional Maple Syrup Glaze
1 T. Ground Cinnamon
1 T. Smoked Paprika
1 T. Ground Garlic
1 T. Coarse Ground Pepper
1 t. Ground Cumin
1 t. Ground Coriander
¼ cup brown sugar
3 lbs. pork baby back ribs
Optional: ¼ cup maple syrup
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix brown sugar and spices in a bowl. Rub mixture on both sides of ribs. Place ribs in a single layer in a foil lined roasting pan. Cover with foil.
2. Bake one hour or until the meat pulls easily away from the bones.
3. Optional: Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush ribs with maple syrup and grill 3-5 minutes on each side until brown.