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  Cinnamon has always been known for its beloved taste. The fragrant spice is warming, sweet and releases delicious flavours, when added to sweet and savoury dishes. But did you know that organic Ceylon Cinnamon also offers a range of health benefits? Its impressive nutrition profile makes it a fantastic superfood! Read on to find out more about what Ceylon Cinnamon can do for your health.   What is Ceylon Cinnamon?   Ceylon Cinnamon is a delicately flavoured spice that is native to Sri Lanka and southern parts of India, as well as Madagascar and Brazil. There are two varieties...

  Tea drinkers worldwide don’t need to be reminded of its great taste and charming qualities. However, some may have yet to try Ceylon Cinnamon tea and enjoy its impressive health benefits.   Much simpler and gentler than coffee-based drinks, Cinnamon tea is an easy to make and hard to dislike tea beverage. Featuring a sweet, spicy flavour that isn't too overwhelming, it can be enjoyed with pretty much any meal or alone during various times in the day.   Simply delicious   To enjoy cinnamon tea, simply boil a 3-inch piece of cinnamon stick in water enough to fill...

  Adding a few delicious Cacao recipes to your arsenal will do more than just impress your house guests and family. With the ingredient’s incredibly high levels of nutrients and anti-oxidants, learning some great Cacao recipes this year will also give your body a significant health boost. Before you start, the first thing to take note of is the common confusion between Cacao and Cocoa. Despite both deriving from the same plant, Cocoa does not contain the same amount of unique properties as Cacao due to the way it has been processed. Cacao is the purest and most raw form...

  A smoothie is a broad term. It can refer to a simple mixture of berries and water, as well as a complex concoction of several ingredients. When you’re looking for a great smoothie recipe, be careful of the effect that your chosen ingredients have on the healthiness of your final smoothie. The addition of sweet ingredients like syrup, sugar or ice-cream is what usually makes a smoothie unhealthy. But sometimes it’s not so obvious what a healthy balance of ingredients is. For instance, a highly dense mixture of certain fruits can contain extremely high amounts of sugar – equal...

  As well as being used for thousands of years as a natural medicinal practice, Ayurveda is an increasingly popular philosophy in modern society as more people seek out the spiritual and physical benefits of this discipline. But many have still only scratched the surface of the complex history that surrounds this body of wisdom and what it can do for you. The first thing you need to understand about Ayurveda is its two main principles: The body and the mind are inextricably linked Your mind can be used to have a powerful effect on your body and physical health...