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A diet rich in antioxidants may be one of the most powerful tools for long-term health.
These protective compounds work by
scavenging harmful free radicals—unstable molecules that damage cells, accelerate aging, and contribute to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
And while there are hundreds of antioxidant-rich foods to explore…
Today we’re spotlighting one you
can smell before it even hits the table.
Warm. Sweet. Comforting.
It’s the scent that floats through bakeries in the morning… swirls through fall drinks… and turns everyday meals into something that feels indulgent.
We’re talking about CINNAMON.
But don't let its comforting aroma fool you—cinnamon is a serious player in the fight against oxidation and blood sugar imbalances.
Here’s what makes it so powerful:
The Spicy Scavenger of Free Radicals
Cinnamon is a potent antioxidant. Out of all foods, it ranks among the top ten with a score of 131,000 on the ORAC scale.
It has been shown to fight
against advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), which are a primary culprit behind cellular damage, visible aging, inflammation and chronic illness.
AGE’s are the by-product of a chemical reaction between sugars and fats or protein, which are actually a normal part of your metabolism. But the formation of these damaging compounds rapidly accelerates when blood sugar
levels increase.
In a study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, researchers found that cinnamon inhibited the formation of AGEs.
Cinnamon also shows a scavenging effect on one particularly nasty type of AGE –
methylglyoxal.
In other words, cinnamon helps prevent the damage sugar causes—before it starts.
And that’s just the beginning.
Cinnamon Supports
Blood Sugar in 3 Powerful Ways
✅ Improves insulin sensitivity
Cinnamon enhances enzyme activity in the insulin signaling pathway, helping your cells respond more efficiently to insulin after meals.
In fact, research shows that cinnamon extract can boost insulin activity more than 20-fold—making it one of the most effective natural compounds tested to date.
✅ Mimics insulin
Cinnamon
also contains a compound called cinnamtannin B1, which mimics the action of insulin.
Research shows that cb1 binds to insulin receptors and activates a process called phosphorylation. This encourages glucose uptake (thus helping to reduce blood sugar).
✅ Slows
carbohydrate breakdown
Cinnamon is rich in tannins and flavonoids—natural compounds that help slow the breakdown of carbohydrates.
They do this by blocking key digestive enzymes like amylase, sucrase, and maltase, which are responsible for turning starches and sugars into glucose.
This helps reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes and promotes steadier glucose levels.
Ready to Take Cinnamon’s Power Even Further?
If you love what cinnamon can do for your blood sugar and antioxidant
defenses…wait until you see what happens when it’s combined with a cutting-edge blend of metabolic nutrients.
Watch this video and discover how it works »
How Can You Get More Cinnamon into Your Day?
Cinnamon is best consumed alongside a healthy ancestral diet—but it’s also incredibly versatile.
Here are a few sweet (and
savory) ways to add more to your routine:
🍐 Poached pear with cinnamon, erythritol, and a little coconut cream
🥤 A protein-packed smoothie with cinnamon, cacao, turmeric, and ginger
🥞 Paleo cinnamon pancakes!
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Cinnamon stick tea — just steep before sipping
🍓 Cinnamon “sugar” mix: erythritol + cinnamon sprinkled over berries or low-carb granola
☕ Add to your coffee grounds before brewing
🍖 Slow-roast grass-fed lamb or beef with a cinnamon-spiced yogurt sauce
To Your Health,
Healing Gourmet
PS. What if
the real reason behind high glucose levels isn’t just sweets? And what if supporting healthier blood sugar could take just 30 seconds a day?
It might sound unlikely…
With this Harvard doctor's metabolic "reset button" you don't need to give up the foods you love or run a
marathon to achieve healthy glucose levels.
See the evidence right here.
