News India Live, Digital Desk: Have you ever thought how effective those small spices in your kitchen can be not only in enhancing the taste of food but also in improving your health? Today we are talking about that brown bark, which we and you know as ‘Cinnamon’. It is often used to add aroma to tea or pulao, but do you know that drinking its water is no less than a boon for your body?

In today’s busy life, high blood pressure and increased weight have become problems for many of us. Let us understand in simple language how cinnamon water can save you from these problems.

Why is cinnamon water special?

Cinnamon is considered a medicine in Ayurveda. It is full of antioxidants. When you drink it by boiling or soaking it in water, its properties get mixed with the water and it goes directly into your blood and starts showing its effect.

Increase metabolism, lose weight

If you are tired of going to the gym and still the weight hook is not moving, then it may be that your metabolism is slow.

• Natural Fat Burner: Cinnamon water speeds up your metabolism. In simple words, it helps in melting the fat stored in your body faster.


• Hunger control: By drinking this you do not feel hungry again and again, which prevents you from eating unnecessary snacks. If you are on a ‘weight loss journey’, then definitely include this in your morning routine.

Panacea for high blood pressure (High BP)

Nowadays, people have started complaining of BP at an early age. One magical quality of cinnamon is that it helps in dilating the arteries, due to which blood flows easily.

• Drinking this water in right quantity regularly keeps the increased blood pressure under control. This is a great home remedy to improve heart health.

How to prepare this magical drink?

It is very easy to make, you do not need to be a cook for this:

1. Method 1 (by boiling): Take a glass of water and add 1 inch piece of cinnamon in it and boil it for 5-7 minutes. When the water becomes lukewarm, filter it and drink it.


2. Method 2 (by soaking overnight): Put a piece of cinnamon in a glass of water at night. Drink that water on an empty stomach after waking up in the morning.

Little suggestion: You can also add a little lemon or honey to it for taste (but if you have diabetes, avoid honey).

some precautions

Remember, “Excess of everything is bad.” Cinnamon has a hot effect, so use it in less quantity during the summer season. If you are taking any blood-thinning medication or are pregnant, it would be wise to check with your doctor before starting it.

So, try starting your morning with this healthy drink instead of the usual tea or coffee. Your body will thank you!