New Series: Herbs, Food Ingredients, and Health

Herbs, Food Ingredients, and Health

It is natural to become physically weaker as one ages. However, more and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet. 

As of this new year of 2024, let us stay healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts, and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health.

 

#1. CINNAMON

-      The antioxidants in cinnamon have 1. anti- _________________ effects, which may help lower your risk of disease.

-      Cinnamon could improve certain key risk factors for heart disease, including cholesterol, triglycerides, and 2. ______________  pressure.

-      Cinnamon has shown to significantly increase sensitivity to the hormone named 3. ________________, which may improve blood sugar control.

-      Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by progressive loss of the structure or function of nerve cells. Although it seems much more human research needs to be desired, studies have shown that cinnamon leads to various improvements for 4. ________________’s and 5. _________________’s disease in animal studies.

-      Cinnamon has 6.  anti-___________and antibacterial properties, which may reduce infections, as well as tooth decay and bad breath.

 

Answer Keys  

    1.  inflammatory

    2.  blood

    3.  insulin

    4.  Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s

    5.  Fungal

 

 

 

Acrostic poem using C-I-N-N-A-M-O-N by Jean Lee

 

Cure from the tree

Inner bark of the energy

Naturally aromatic

Noteworthy spice

Ambrosial finishing touch

Mellow hint of sweetness

Outstanding functions

Nited gems stored in your pantry

 

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