Cinnamon and Weight Loss - Page 14

ny_shelly · 08-16-2009, 07:17 PM

From my Favorite Show of All Time - Seinfeld:
"Cinnamon takes a back seat to no babka. People love cinnamon. It should be on tables at restaurants along with salt and pepper. Anytime anyone says, "Oh this is so good, what's in it?" The answer invariably comes back, "Cinnamon." "Cinnamon." Again and again. Lesser babka?? I think not." - Jerry Seinfeld

fireflyfaster · 08-16-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KutiePie

Costco carries a great cinnamon supplement I've started using -- made by "TruNature" -- it's called "CinSulin".

It is a water extract of cinnamon. 2 capsules contain 500mg cinnamon extract plus 200 mcg chromium picolinate. There are 120 capsules in a jar and they are usually about $15.59 and have been on sale the last couple weeks for $12.59.

Somewhere early in this thread (which I just spent way too long reading) it said that the blood-sugar benefits weren't found in cinnamon oil, but in powdered cinnamon. I wonder where a water extract fits in there?

Atkins Chick · 08-16-2009, 08:54 PM

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Stash'sWife · 08-17-2009, 11:49 AM

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Krissy66 · 08-18-2009, 01:32 PM

I put it in my Greek Green bean recipe. Yum!

NewStartNow · 08-18-2009, 07:18 PM

Woohoo for cinnamon!

Me thinks I will add it to my daily routine.

reedawn · 08-18-2009, 09:49 PM

I love to add cinnamon and splenda to some cream cheese and spread it on a oopsie roll. Also I drizzle olive oil and sprinkle cinnamon and tumeric on my chicken before I bake it. Yum! It is also good in stirfry.

KutiePie · 08-18-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireflyfaster

Somewhere early in this thread (which I just spent way too long reading) it said that the blood-sugar benefits weren't found in cinnamon oil, but in powdered cinnamon. I wonder where a water extract fits in there?

Got this from the website...

Welcome to the CinSulin® Website

CinSulin is a safe and effective dietary supplement made with just water, heat and cinnamon. No harsh chemicals or solvents are used. It is the only patented water extract of cinnamon to help maintain healthy blood glucose levels within the normal range. Water extract of cinnamon is a clinically proven nutrient that has been tested for safety and effectiveness in human clinical trials.

The Differences Between CinSulin and Cinnamon

CinSulin differs in two important ways: 1. The Process – CinSulin is made by mixing cinnamon bark with water, then applying heat, pressure and special techniques that insure a quality extract. A required part of the process sterilizes the extract for added assurance. 2. Extract Content – Desirable compounds are concentrated and unwanted substances largely removed. CinSulin’s yield ratio is 10:1, so 2 CinSulin capsules with 250 mg in each contain the concentrated benefits of 10 typical 500 mg plain table cinnamon capsules.

Table cinnamon is often just ground-up cinnamon bark and contains both water-soluble and fat-soluble compounds. Fat-soluble compounds may accumulate in the body if ingested over a long period.

Lilly87 · 08-18-2009, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reedawn

I love to add cinnamon and splenda to some cream cheese and spread it on a oopsie roll. Also I drizzle olive oil and sprinkle cinnamon and tumeric on my chicken before I bake it. Yum! It is also good in stirfry.

Apparently turmeric has fat fighting propeties too.

dotherightthing · 08-19-2009, 11:39 AM

Scale test was done today!! 6.2 pounds

Mayberryfan · 08-19-2009, 12:58 PM

KUTGW!! I just started adding cinnamon to my daily supplement routine. Hope my results are as good as yours!

clairtique · 08-19-2009, 01:24 PM

I used to put a teaspoon into my Atkins Advantage shake...it tasted really good. I think I'll start that again.

clairtique · 08-19-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ny_shelly

From my Favorite Show of All Time - Seinfeld:
"Cinnamon takes a back seat to no babka. People love cinnamon. It should be on tables at restaurants along with salt and pepper. Anytime anyone says, "Oh this is so good, what's in it?" The answer invariably comes back, "Cinnamon." "Cinnamon." Again and again. Lesser babka?? I think not." - Jerry Seinfeld

Ha, ha!!! My favorite show also. I've seen that episode hundreds of times!!

Peasblossom · 08-19-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clairtique

I used to put a teaspoon into my Atkins Advantage shake...it tasted really good. I think I'll start that again.

That's a great idea! I'll try this today...yesterday, I just dumped it into my mouth and washed it down with water!

HighlyFavored · 08-19-2009, 02:30 PM

I can't believe how old this thread is

...or that I spent so much time reading it yesterday

!

Anyway...it looks like people were getting results & really good ones...so if it's not broke...

!

After reading this thread last night...I sprinkled about a tablespoon of cinnamon on my dinner. This morning, I sprinkled the same amount on my breakfast.

I do not weigh in until tomorrow morning after my workout...so I won't be able to report day-to-day results! Any little bit helps

!

Thank you to the person that brought this thread back

!

Peasblossom · 08-19-2009, 03:51 PM

OT: ^^^^ GREAT avatar!

Blood Sugar 101 · 08-19-2009, 04:03 PM

The research on which the health claims for cinnamon are based have been debunked and those are not reproducible. they were based on using the plain old cassia cinnamon which is what you buy at the grocery store. The expensive supplements are a scam.

I have documented the research on this here: Worthless or Dangerous Supplements

Cinnamon is delicious and can add flavor to many recipes but it isn't likely to give you more weight loss than you'd get without it if you are eating low carb.

Lilly87 · 08-19-2009, 04:28 PM

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HighlyFavored · 08-19-2009, 05:14 PM

Thanks Blood Sugar 101

!!!

HighlyFavored · 08-19-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peasblossom

OT: ^^^^ GREAT avatar!

If that's for me...thank you!

Atkins Chick · 08-19-2009, 08:35 PM

Ive been taking Cinnamon for the last 3 days. I am Insulin resistant so we'll see how I do. I weigh only once a month.

tomswife · 08-19-2009, 10:07 PM

I put about a tablespoon of cassia cinnamon in my protein shake every morning. Sometimes I'll use more throughout the day. Been doing this for about 3 or 4 months. Haven't noticed any difference in my weight but it sure is yummy :-)

Lilly87 · 08-20-2009, 06:26 PM

I bought some Dutch cinammon yesterday. It tastes really sweet. The ingredients dont mention sugar. Is it supposed to be sweet?
I've cooked with cinammon before but have never tasted it on its own. Hmm.
I also got some cinammon tea. I tried to find grenn tea and cinammon but could only find black tea with cinammon. Havent tried it yet, but will let you know how it goes.
I put some cinammon in my coffee and it damn well curbs my appetite!

Mayberryfan · 08-20-2009, 07:31 PM

Cinammon has a natural sweetness to it. No worries on added sugar!

dotherightthing · 08-21-2009, 04:26 PM

Just go to the walmart or kroger and get the 500mg capsules take one in am and one in pm then add a little delight to the taste buds throughout the week try it on different things just regular ol cinnamon. But take the capsules like i said in the 1in the am and 1in the pm. I am thoroughly satisfied with the results 2 weeks 8lbs gone vanished and my sugar cravings have dropped tremendously!!!

Erica L. Butler · 08-22-2009, 12:31 PM

I've been sprinkling cinnamon on my pork rinds, along with 1 packet of splenda (a little less)
and adding a small pat of butter. I nuke the rinds for about 15 seconds and oh, my gosh, nom, nom, nom...

It's nice to know that this might actually be a legal treat that's helpful due to the cinnamon!

lori121 · 08-26-2009, 12:56 PM

The Dr. put my SIL on Cinn. pills. She said it helps to keep her blood sugar low.

la.lady · 08-26-2009, 03:29 PM

OMG, i can't believe that my old thread is up again... i am thinking about eating cinnamon again and see what happens... thinks about bringing it up and good luck...

TAMYRAJEAN · 08-27-2009, 05:41 AM

I have tried this. It tastes great but I cannot say it did anything for my weightloss. HOWEVER the contipating affect of it was not worth eating/drinking it everyday. Anyone else have this problem.

08-19-2009, 11:39 AM	#400
dotherightthing Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4 Gallery: dotherightthing	wowwwww Scale test was done today!! 6.2 pounds

08-19-2009, 02:30 PM	#405
HighlyFavored Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunny California Posts: 252 Blog Entries: 5 Gallery: HighlyFavored	I can't believe how old this thread is ...or that I spent so much time reading it yesterday ! Anyway...it looks like people were getting results & really good ones...so if it's not broke... ! After reading this thread last night...I sprinkled about a tablespoon of cinnamon on my dinner. This morning, I sprinkled the same amount on my breakfast. I do not weigh in until tomorrow morning after my workout...so I won't be able to report day-to-day results! Any little bit helps ! Thank you to the person that brought this thread back ! __________________ Blessings and Favor Avatar is of Laura Dore...it's always motivation for when I do not want to workout! Perfect body...I'm coming for you!!! Jillian Michaels' Workout DVD's Challenge Callanetics (40+ Hours) ~25.9lbs lost~

08-19-2009, 04:03 PM	#407
Blood Sugar 101 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England Posts: 1,929 Gallery: Blood Sugar 101 Stats: 1998-2007 170/142/145---2009 149/140 WOE: Varies: Insulin with 10+g carbs. Start Date: First LC diet 1998, goal 2003, continual vigilance	The research on which the health claims for cinnamon are based have been debunked and those are not reproducible. they were based on using the plain old cassia cinnamon which is what you buy at the grocery store. The expensive supplements are a scam. I have documented the research on this here: Worthless or Dangerous Supplements Cinnamon is delicious and can add flavor to many recipes but it isn't likely to give you more weight loss than you'd get without it if you are eating low carb. Last edited by Blood Sugar 101; 08-19-2009 at 04:05 PM..

08-21-2009, 04:26 PM	#415
dotherightthing Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4 Gallery: dotherightthing	simple way Just go to the walmart or kroger and get the 500mg capsules take one in am and one in pm then add a little delight to the taste buds throughout the week try it on different things just regular ol cinnamon. But take the capsules like i said in the 1in the am and 1in the pm. I am thoroughly satisfied with the results 2 weeks 8lbs gone vanished and my sugar cravings have dropped tremendously!!!

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08-16-2009, 07:17 PM	#391
ny_shelly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rochester, NY but originally from Pittsburgh Posts: 3,607 Gallery: ny_shelly Stats: 321/300.4/135 ~ 5'6" WOE: Atkins - Week 18 Start Date: 7/15/09	From my Favorite Show of All Time - Seinfeld: "Cinnamon takes a back seat to no babka. People love cinnamon. It should be on tables at restaurants along with salt and pepper. Anytime anyone says, "Oh this is so good, what's in it?" The answer invariably comes back, "Cinnamon." "Cinnamon." Again and again. Lesser babka?? I think not." - Jerry Seinfeld

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Krissy66 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 826 Gallery: Krissy66 Stats: 237/180/160 WOE: Low Carb/Atkins Start Date: June, 2008	I put it in my Greek Green bean recipe. Yum!

08-18-2009, 07:18 PM	#396
NewStartNow Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 657 Gallery: NewStartNow	Woohoo for cinnamon! Me thinks I will add it to my daily routine.

08-18-2009, 09:49 PM	#397
reedawn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 160 Gallery: reedawn Stats: 331/292/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2009	I love to add cinnamon and splenda to some cream cheese and spread it on a oopsie roll. Also I drizzle olive oil and sprinkle cinnamon and tumeric on my chicken before I bake it. Yum! It is also good in stirfry.

08-19-2009, 12:58 PM	#401
Mayberryfan MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,316 Gallery: Mayberryfan Stats: 255/204/150 WOE: PPLP Start Date: June 6, 2007	KUTGW!! I just started adding cinnamon to my daily supplement routine. Hope my results are as good as yours!

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clairtique Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NY, NY Posts: 555 Gallery: clairtique WOE: Atkins	I used to put a teaspoon into my Atkins Advantage shake...it tasted really good. I think I'll start that again.

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Atkins Chick Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MA Posts: 756 Gallery: Atkins Chick Stats: 240/222/140 I weigh only 1x a month on the 1st WOE: Atkins/Induction till the last 20 lbs Start Date: Aug 10, 2009	Ive been taking Cinnamon for the last 3 days. I am Insulin resistant so we'll see how I do. I weigh only once a month.

08-19-2009, 10:07 PM	#412
tomswife MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Elgin, Oregon Posts: 1,295 Gallery: tomswife Stats: 251/180/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2008	I put about a tablespoon of cassia cinnamon in my protein shake every morning. Sometimes I'll use more throughout the day. Been doing this for about 3 or 4 months. Haven't noticed any difference in my weight but it sure is yummy :-)

08-20-2009, 06:26 PM	#413
Lilly87 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 122 Gallery: Lilly87 WOE: ZC whole foods (+ coffee) Start Date: 15 August 2009	I bought some Dutch cinammon yesterday. It tastes really sweet. The ingredients dont mention sugar. Is it supposed to be sweet? I've cooked with cinammon before but have never tasted it on its own. Hmm. I also got some cinammon tea. I tried to find grenn tea and cinammon but could only find black tea with cinammon. Havent tried it yet, but will let you know how it goes. I put some cinammon in my coffee and it damn well curbs my appetite!

08-20-2009, 07:31 PM	#414
Mayberryfan MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,316 Gallery: Mayberryfan Stats: 255/204/150 WOE: PPLP Start Date: June 6, 2007	Cinammon has a natural sweetness to it. No worries on added sugar!

08-22-2009, 12:31 PM	#416
Erica L. Butler MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,614 Gallery: Erica L. Butler Stats: 193/173/ goal -95-100 WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: May 2007	I've been sprinkling cinnamon on my pork rinds, along with 1 packet of splenda (a little less) and adding a small pat of butter. I nuke the rinds for about 15 seconds and oh, my gosh, nom, nom, nom... It's nice to know that this might actually be a legal treat that's helpful due to the cinnamon!

08-26-2009, 12:56 PM	#417
lori121 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,959 Gallery: lori121 Stats: 205.5 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart Oct 21, 2009	The Dr. put my SIL on Cinn. pills. She said it helps to keep her blood sugar low.

08-26-2009, 03:29 PM	#418
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08-27-2009, 05:41 AM	#419
TAMYRAJEAN Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 196 Gallery: TAMYRAJEAN Stats: 282/250/141 WOE: LC & must watch Calories Start Date: Restart 1/05/09	I have tried this. It tastes great but I cannot say it did anything for my weightloss. HOWEVER the contipating affect of it was not worth eating/drinking it everyday. Anyone else have this problem.