Patricia, I recommend that you e-mail them… With the Internet at our fingertips, natural herbs are easily obtainable. AND I’m buying something obviously NOT LOCAL, so I’ve already compromised on that bit anyway…). I was the same way!! Moreover, we do not select every advertiser or advertisement that appears on the web site-many of the I like Penzeys “house blend” cinnamon for everyday use because it has a nice balance of flavors, and I trust Penzeys’ products.
Not a good place for information. I guess I can handle the old stuff . Great article…informative and logical. Which is a true cimmamon and has the least carsinageans? I’m just saying you need to buy from a trusted source. Such high levels of Coumarin are considered as harmful for liver in sensitive individuals. read your page. You get a bag of the sticks for less than a dollar. for some reason, my PC is not submitting my email for the mailing list to join food renegades. EGW writings then go to counsels on diet and foods or ministry of healing or counsels on health or do a word search put the word spices in there or cinnamon, very precious superior and reliable information Bark is not food let alone real food. Learn how foods should be free of spices and the truth about their harmful effects.Learn how these things were written over 100 years ago and why. It’s done in the same way as big pharma. I also purchased the oak handled grater. Yes, Penzeys is fantastic! It’s pretty neat to smell them all side by side. Thanks , Yes. Kristen has shared valuable (IMO) info with us about a spice we commonly use and has not left us hanging as to where we can get it. Shame. That said, this would be on my dream list. Wanted to know if Clover Valley cinnamon is a good product, real cinnamon from Ceylon. Dunno…. And cinnamon is wonderful in a million different ways…in foods, as a tea…just oodles.. Excellent read, and I learned something new today! Please see here for as objective a view as I can write https://cinnamonhill.com/blog/cinnamon-coumarin-health-issue/ My view is that Sri Lanka is making a mistake by harping on about the coumarin issue and would do much better to emphasise the superior scent and taste of true Ceylon cinnamon. “Foods which have been irradiated, no matter how they are grown or produced, cannot be labeled as USDA certified organic.”. There is a difference between ‘having something to sell’ and doing the footwork to find a superior product. Privacy Policy I was shocked!! It did help me but not completely (took away the horrendous cramps) I looked up natural ways of curing e-coli and CINNAMON was the #1 killer of e-coli!. Larger amounts of cinnamon powder and oil may increase your breathing and heart rate. I couldn’t wait to open one–so I did. Creamy Mexican Cheese Dip — Without Velveeta! Some people call it a fake cinnamon. If that is indeed what you meant it would be interesting to hear what evidence you have to make such a claim. I have AFib and on a blood thinner. Over 100 years before even any scientist thought of vitamins and minerals how it was written. I thought I knew the difference, and now I feel that I’m back to step 1.
Indeed, thank you for setting the record straight, great info, too bad I’m allergic to cinnamon. I esp like the incense and music idea. That said, how would the Ceylon cinnamon fare in home made rolls vs the Cinnabon variety? They will always find the ”research links’ to support the sale. If it comes in a tin can it’s been radiated.
2020 Founder and CEO of Food Renegade, Kristen Michaelis CNC has been a Health and Nutrition Educator since 2008. No adverse reactions have been reported at dosages of up to 6 grams daily, reports Drugs.com.
Hi Joanna, I’m Rupert from Cinnamon Hill who offers the fresh cinnamon featured here. I can see nor smell or taste any noticeable difference in the two products. All types of cinnamon belong to the genus Cinnamomum, so there really isn’t a “fake” cinnamon. I also read some time ago that this thickness had to do with what part of the tree the bark came from. We use cinnamon on our oatmeal, in breads, pastries, etc, and I would not promote the levels of coumarin in cassia as a “non-issue”, even in healthy individuals. Is it plastic? It gives me a new perspective for thinking about chores and how to make them more enjoyable. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, however, reports that a person weighing 132 pounds would consume the maximum intake of coumarin recommended by the European Union by eating 3/4 to 1 teaspoon of cassia cinnamon daily. Viva La Cinnamon. Thanks so much for this eye-opening post!! She’s a passionate advocate for REAL FOOD — food that’s sustainable, organic, local, and traditionally-prepared according to the wisdom of our ancestors. Nancy. Since it’s so hard to find a seller that is blunt and candid, I will either pay the big money (to me) or just use Wally World cinnamon. Current research suggest that some countries population are in danger of eating too much (some age groups) and thats why EU has restricted The use in food. I really wanted there to be a difference but I think I am just paying for an up market website with glowing accolades where the product doesn’t merit the astronomical and exorbitant price tag. They told me I had e-coli!! They're collectively referred to as cassia cinnamon. Thank you!! Thank you. Thank you for sharing this informative post. All types of cinnamon belong to the genus Cinnamomum, so there really isn't a "fake" cinnamon. Using the information in real patient care, however, is difficult because the doses used and the duration of treatment were different in each study, according to the September 2013 issue of "Annals of Family Medicine.". In the last few months it has gotten as bad as it ever had been b4. YOU are missing the point. For the more potent cinnamon oil, a typical dose is about 0.05 to 0.2 gram daily. Not giving any notice o the cinnamon I’d given him. Compared to cassia cinnamon, true cinnamon is lighter in color, tastes slightly sweeter and has a more fragrant aroma. LIVESTRONG is a registered trademark of the LIVESTRONG Foundation. That’s a lot of money for most of us. I also ordered after your recommendation, I have the same problem as Patricia, brittle and won’t grate it splinters all over the place. 14-Year Old Anti-GMO Activist Agitates Monsanto Schill, Kevin O’Leary, Vegans At Increased Risk Of Developing Blood Clots And Atherosclerosis. Great article. They are missing the point. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Cassia a cheaper and thicker bark has a higher amount of toxins in it that in large usage can harm the liver, nice to know! I add 2 whole organic cinnamon sticks to my coffee every single morning. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3385612/. I recieved him because his provider b4 me has taken his blood sugars to a dangerous level very quickly and he needed a health conscious home to live in. I love cinnamon and thought I was doing the right thing by buying Simply Organic’s brand of ground cinnamon … but I just ordered the pack from Cinnamon Hill with a box of each type of cinnamon, a grater and a cup to store it in. it is NOT just about the similar flavour. Thank you so much for this! The material appearing on LIVESTRONG.COM is for educational use only. Due to the price difference, most cinnamon in your local grocery store consists of cassia cinnamon. Are you saying that Cinnamon hill is the only placde to buy real cinnamon? gives me an awesome feeling! Is your picture of the cinnamon sticks and the grater supposed to show true cinnamon? Copyright © 2019 by Kristen Michaelis | Powered by the Genesis Framework | Terms of Service | Contact | Affiliate Disclosure | Privacy Policy | Comment Policy, How to Heal a Sunburn In Less Than 24 Hours ». I willing to bet the difference has been in the cinnamon all along. Sandi Busch received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, then pursued training in nursing and nutrition. They have five different cinnamons and yes, they all are different not just because of processing but also due to the region. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry: Cassia Cinnamon as a Source of Coumarin in Cinnamon-Flavored Food and Food Supplements in the United States, New York University Langone Medical Center: Cinnamon, Phytotherapy Research: Antidiabetic Effect of Cinnamomum Cassia and Cinnamomum Zeylanicum in Vivo and in Vitro, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: Cinnamon for Diabetes Mellitus, Annals of Family Medicine: Cinnamon Use in Type 2 Diabetes: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, BfR: Federal Institute for Risk Assessment: New Insights Into Coumarin Contained in Cinnamon, USDA National Nutrient Database: Spices, Cinnamon, Ground, PARTNER & LICENSEE OF THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION. After several more studies were performed, another review reported that cassia cinnamon lowered fasting blood sugar. http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeyspenzeyscinnamon.html?id=GNYYTtCJ, Very informative article written with intelligence and wit.