Cinnamon and Weight Loss

[kcbookworm]

Originally posted by TinaBina
Aedikins, what are the dangers of cinnamon and TOM, I just started adding cinnamon a few days ago and it TOM right now.

Back on page 5, Belleflower posted this info:

"Do you all know the dangers of cinnamon?

Like don't take it while pregnant? it is an abortive agent and can cause bleeding and premature birth. especialy in early pregnacy.

thats the main danger, it can also cause bleeding out of your menstral cycle or extra heavy bleeding because it effects the uterus."

So you might have extra bleeding during TOM. But I would think you would have to eat a lot of cinnamon to have this effect. It is probably very large doses to abort a pregnancy. But if never hurts to be careful!

[TinaBina]

Thanks Kelli

[taslucas]

[thats the main danger, it can also cause bleeding out of your menstral cycle or extra heavy bleeding because it effects the uterus."]


Almost every site I have been to has said that cinnamon can help with cramping and helps regulate menstruation...but I haven't seen anything regarding bleeding out. In fact, one site said it controls menstrual 'flooding'.

If anyone knows where the OP's info came from I would like to look it up.

Thanks.

[Aediekins]

Well, some of the previous replies in this thread, as well as some of the articles had suggested that excess cinnamon can thin the blood, as well as cause TOM to be worse, and with more cramping.

I've been following the cinnamon stats to see everyones progress. But so far it seems they may lose a few pounds right off the bat, and then it slows or stops. Maybe water weight? Someone mentioned cinnamon is a diuretic.

I am anxious to see what the long term effects are as far as weight loss.

[Nikki2777]

This sounds too good to pass on it. Going to try it in my shake this morning.

Thanks for all the helpful information.

Nikki

[Sassay]

I read "Cinnamon Stick" and I think Pepperment stick type thing. What would be the carbs in a "Cinnamon Stick"? Thanks, I'm reall excited about this is for nothing else to help with Cholesterol. Have a super day everyone!

[ketosisgirl]

That's a good question. I just looked up Cinnamon in the USDA Nutrient Database. They didn't list a stick of Cinnamon. However, they did list ground cinnamon and according to them, it has 1.84 carbs in a teaspoon.

[la.lady]

When I get tome I am going to send all you a report on what Remedy Health Magazine has to say about cinnamon It is a good report.

[la.lady]

Hope all of you are using your cinnamon. I have done research and everything seems to be great with adding this product to our diet.

[mslaster]

Hi, this is the first time I have ever posted and I hope I am doing it correctly. I have read all othe the results everone is obtaining from the use of cinnamon. I would like to know if it would be okay to take the pills and use 1 t. of cinnamon.

[RobinB]

Must be why cinnamon is a delicacy in some countries!!

[kcbookworm]

Originally posted by mslaster
Hi, this is the first time I have ever posted and I hope I am doing it correctly. I have read all othe the results everone is obtaining from the use of cinnamon. I would like to know if it would be okay to take the pills and use 1 t. of cinnamon.

Hi mslaster - welcome!

I believe the articles that are posted on this thread provide research for 1/2-1 tsp consumed a day. If you take the pills AND eat 1 tsp a day, that may be too much. What does everyone else think?

[bethany]

Originally posted by kcbookworm
Hi mslaster - welcome!

I believe the articles that are posted on this thread provide research for 1/2-1 tsp consumed a day. If you take the pills AND eat 1 tsp a day, that may be too much. What does everyone else think?

I agree...I would not go with more than 1tsp a day based on the articles I have read.

[MrsJackSprat]

Remembering of course that 1tsp = 4750 mgs.(as posted SOMEWHERE in this thread). So, subtract the number of mgs in the total number of pills you take in a day, then figure how many mgs are left for you to use as a spice.

[Karsen]

I don't know if this has anything to do with too much or not--- Been putting "several" shakes in my coffee - morning & again in the evening. Started sneezing, running nose & eye. (just on one side.) I'm slowing down on it today and see if it is better.
I had put "too much" the other night I think & it was like it opened my sinuses & everything went to running & I went to sneezing - for 24 hours - steady running!!
I wasn't sure if it was a cold or not but now I think it was too much cinnamon. I like the taste in my coffee, especially when I add a little cream & some Davinnici!!!!!! YUM!

[la.lady]

Karsen, I don't know, if taking cinnamon can cause these symptoms or not. I know that they tell you not to eat it dry, because it can give you a nose bleed. You might try staying off of it for a few days and see, if they quit, and then reinduce the cinnamon in your diet and see if it starts up again.
Good luck.

[Wickie]

Originally posted by Melbalina
This recipe was adapted from an East Indian dessert called Simply Wonderfuls! this is from another lc site...


1/2 cup butter ~ room temp
2/3 cup granular Splenda
1 3/4 cup dry milk powder
t milk or cream
few drops of flavoring, vanilla, rum whatevah!
I added cardamom

Cream butter and Splenda together work with hands, preferably with surgical gloves.
Flavour and blend well and roll into dainty balls, and refrigerate.

Do you know the carb count on these?

[la.lady]

Wickie, thanks for the recipe. It really sounds good. Have to try it sometime.

[sherlynn9]

I was wondering the same thing with all of that powdered milk. I went to the USDA database and found that whole dried milk is 49.18 grams carbs per cup (0 fiber). So, for the 1.75 cups would be 86.25 and add another 16 for the .75 cups of Splenda and you have a minimum of 102.25 grams carbs. So, depends on how many balls one gets what the carb count per serving would be.

HTH

Sheryl

[Aediekins]

I noticed in the "Stats" section that some people are haivng great success with cinnamon and others are not. I looked on a few websites and there are actually different types of cinnamon, some considered real cinnamon, some considered "substitutes."

So I was wondering if everyone could look at their cinnamon and also list what type they are taking. Maybe the type of cinnamon has something to do with the weight loss????

[Kernie]

I started using the cinnamon at the beginning of the week. I put some in some cream cheese with some Splenda or Davinci's and mix it up and eat it. I also put it in my tea and coffee.

The greatest effect for me, in addition to losing a few lbs this week, is that I no longer have sugar cravings. Now this for me is amazing as I am a total sugar aholic. So I am going to keep doing this.

[theredhead]

I ordered the cinnamon capsules from Nature's Own and after taking the whole bottle (2 caps a day), I didn't have any loss. It seems like nothing ever works for me.

[MrsJackSprat]

Originally posted by Aediekins
I noticed in the "Stats" section that some people are haivng great success with cinnamon and others are not. I looked on a few websites and there are actually different types of cinnamon, some considered real cinnamon, some considered "substitutes."

So I was wondering if everyone could look at their cinnamon and also list what type they are taking. Maybe the type of cinnamon has something to do with the weight loss????

cinnamomum aromaticum 200 mg tabs

I bought mine locally for $8.50 on SALE, and I have just found them online for $4.59 so I ordered 3 bottles.

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[puttchikins]

I found cinnamon tablets in Wallmarts in the pharmacy section 100 for $4.95

[Callan]

Guys, I'm excited about this idea! I've been stuck at the same weight for months. This morning I had three cups of green tea with cinnamon, bacon, and mock danish with cinnamon. I hope I'll be looking at a woosh soon!

[vessel of prayer]

I've gained two pounds. I dont think its the cinnamon though. I am just not losing. I will keep trying the cinnamon though, who knows.
Sheila

[la.lady]

From what I have read, it doesn't matter which one you use. I just use the ole store brand.
They had an Article in Remedy Magazine to just use plain ole cinnamon. I put the Article on a thread. I guess some have not read it, or missed it.

[Jan in TX]

I'm off to buy some cinnamon

[Aediekins]

They had an Article in Remedy Magazine to just use plain ole cinnamon. I put the Article on a thread. I guess some have not read it, or missed it.

I read all of the articles that have been posted in this thread. But just because someone wrote it down, does not neccesarily mean it's 100% true!!!

I had noticed that there were a few people that were not experienceing any loss at all. I thought it might be interesting to see if certain types of cinnamon might have more effect than others. That's all.

[Wendi-Bell]

I haven't been doing the cinnamon thing, but just tried something really delicious, so I thought I'd post it here. Hope it's not a repeat!!

I spread a tablespoon of pistachio nut butter (0 net carbs) on LC bread. I sprinkled w/ 1 packet of Splenda, and a teaspoon of cinnamon. I then kind of mixed it together on the bread, folded it in half, an it was a very filling lunch/snack. I found the pistachio nut butter at the health food store. It's good, bland but tasty, and a little expensive. I think it will last a long, LONG time.

Wendi