Cinnamon is a warm, inviting spice that is a valuable source of nutrients and vitamins and has a long history as a medicine as well as a flavourer. You can purchase cinnamon in the ground powder form or in the form of a cinnamon stick and comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree. Cinnamon is an outstanding source of fibre, calcium, maganese, potassium, zinc, iron and vitamins A, B3, B6, C and E. Consuming cinnamon on a regular basis produces a variety of health benefits including stabilizing and reducing blood sugar and protection against heart disease. It is also considered to be anti-microbial, anti-inflamatory and anti-clotting. Cinnamon is a powerful anti oxidant and the scent of this wonderful spice will boost your brain function too. Add cinnamon to your diet by using it as a topping to fresh fruit, toast, cereal, oatmeal, plain yogurt and desserts. Also enjoy a warm cup of cinnamon tea by either adding it to your favorite herbal tea or boiling water and adding a cinnamon stick or a teaspoon to the cup; a ¼ teaspoon of honey goes well with cinnamon tea. Cinnamon is available year round. Keep it in your kitchen pantry and in your spice rack to add it to your favorite dishes, desserts and snacks.Image: Yeko Photo Studio/Shutterstock