Cinnamon: Simple, Homey...and Mighty

Did you know that a teaspoon of cinnamon has 5 times the calcium as a teaspoon of milk? And that's just the beginning. Scientists are uncovering a lot of potential in this common spice, including the ability to help stabilize blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance. Who would have thought that plain ole cinnamon could be so good for you?
Photo by Kim Martel

Related Resources:

• Glossary: Insulin Resistance
  
• Recipe: Cinnamon Flax Cereal
  
• Recipe: Chelsie’s Cinnamon Cranberry Muffins
  
• Recipe: “Doughnut” Muffins

Other Low Carb Super Foods:

• Flax: The Low Carb Whole Grain
  
• Chocolate: Making it Sugar-free and Low Carb
  
• Cranberry Extravaganza! (get those bags of cranberries out of the freezer!)