Cinnamon — Sweet Focus Without the Crash

✍️By Oralia Acosta | WBN News | 3 August 2025| Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor.

Cinnamon has been revered for centuries across cultures — not just for its bold, warm flavor, but for its powerful effects on blood sugar, inflammation, and brain health.  It’s a spice that doubles as a natural wellness hack for anyone needing clean, sustained energy.

For entrepreneurs, cinnamon is especially useful.  It helps reduce insulin spikes that lead to fatigue and brain fog — giving you steady fuel for leadership, decision-making, and clarity.  And when you're tempted to reach for that sugary snack during a long workday, cinnamon comes to the rescue.  Its naturally sweet flavor satisfies cravings without the crash.

Not all cinnamon is created equal.  Two common types are:
• Ceylon (“true” cinnamon): Mild, citrusy, and subtly sweet — ideal for daily use and digestion support.
• Cassia: Bolder, spicier, and more commonly found in U.S. grocery stores.  More intense in flavor, but best used in smaller amounts.

Both types contain cinnamaldehyde — the compound responsible for most of cinnamon’s benefits — but Ceylon is considered safer for long-term use due to its lower coumarin content.

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Steady blood sugar means better mental clarity, more stable moods, and fewer energy dips throughout the day.  By using cinnamon instead of sugar, you reduce inflammation and keep your brain sharp.  It’s a small shift with powerful returns.

If you'd like a recipe for Cinnamon Walnut Power Bites, please email me @acosta.oralia@gmail.com.

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