Thursday, November 18, 2010

No Ordinary Cinnamon Tea

This is a delicious, hearty, and soothing winter tea with a bite. The combination of nutty and sweet flavors with cinnamon will fulfill your sweet cravings while keeping you warm.
You will need:
  • 1 T of chopped walnuts
  • ½ T shredded coconut
  • 1 cinnamon stick or 1 tablespoon of powdered cinnamon
  • 1 cup of water
  • Sugar- according to taste

  1. Boil cinnamon stick in a cup of water or dissolve ground cinnamon in boiling water
  2. Add sugar, walnuts, and coconut. Enjoy!
This is how I like to make it, but of course you can adjust the walnut to coconut ratio to your liking!

Health Benefits of Cinnamon:
  • Anti-inflammatory which helps arthritis and diabetes
  • Lowers blood sugar
  • Used as a remedy for colds and indigestion
  • Helps lower cholesterol
  • Natural food preservative that prevents bacterial growth
  • Great source of Manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium
  • Some studies indicate it’s smell alone can help improve memory

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