Cinnamon comes from the bark of trees. It has long been considered a medicinal plant. There are several varieties, harvested from southern China to Southeast Asia. For years, there have been hints that adding cinnamon to your diet can help control blood sugar. And a recent spate of studies adds to the evidence that the effect is real.

~ Allison Aubrey, from Cinnamon Can Help Lower Blood Sugar, But One Variety May Be Best

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