Fall is in full color here, which means lots of people are "pumpkin-fying" everything ... pumpkin this, pumpkin that. We tend to add dashes of cinnamon here and there, too ... but did you know that cinnamon has amazing benefits?
BUT did you know that different types of cinnamon have greater benefits for you?
Cassia is what we see mostly in the United States, and unfortunately it is the inferior kind of cinnamon. It contains higher amounts of coumarin, a chemical compound, that is toxic for the liver and kidneys. AHHHH!!! Why don't they tell us these things????? Seriously????
So we want to make sure to get Ceylon cinnamon. It is more fragile, easier to break, lighter in color, and more fragrant. Most of the supermarket cinnamon is Cassia ... so what do we do???? Go to Amazon, of course :-)
I've been loving Amazon Grocery! You can find plenty of Ceylon cinnamon at Amazon for regular prices of Cassia.
Like all other spices, cinnamon loses its strength in fragrance and color over time. Store your cinnamon powder or sticks in air-tight bottles in a cool place, away from any moisture, sunlight or heat. Racks above the stove or near a window are poor storage choices. Refrigerating spices without any tight sealing is not recommended due to the high humidity level in fridges. The shelf life of properly stored cinnamon is about 4-5 years for whole cinnamon and 2-3 years for ground cinnamon.
Typing this post has got me thinking about one of my favorite TV shows, Psych ... when Shawn and Gus went to the Cinnamon Festival in Dual Spires, a throwback episode to Twin Peaks.
Anyone else love Psych???? :-)
So there's today's fit tip! Now go add cinnamon sprinkles to your food :-)
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