Make cinnamon a staple in your kitchen and reap the health benefits.

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Some research has shown that cinnamon may help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, and in at least one study it also had favorable effects on cholesterol and triglycerides.

Since cinnamon has known antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, not to mention a wonderful flavor, it can’t hurt to up your intake –– and it just might help. Buy whole cinnamon sticks and grind them in a spice or coffee grinder for the best flavor and aroma. Store sticks or powder in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Then try these tasty ideas:

Add cinnamon sticks to tea, coffee, or any hot beverage;
Add cinnamon sticks to boiling water when cooking rice, then stir in toasted nuts for a fragrant pilaf;
Sprinkle cinnamon over low-fat cottage cheese — a delicious, healthy topping for a whole-grain piece of toast; or
Bake sliced apples with cinnamon and a little butter for a warm dessert.

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