{"id":2430,"date":"2022-08-19T20:55:44","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T12:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/?p=2430"},"modified":"2023-08-18T19:47:22","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T11:47:22","slug":"can-you-eat-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Eat A Spoonful Of Cinnamon"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662dbaa244832\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662dbaa244832\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon\/#Can_You_Eat_A_Spoonful_Of_Cinnamon\" title=\"Can You Eat A Spoonful Of Cinnamon\">Can You Eat A Spoonful Of Cinnamon<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_cinnamon\" title=\"What are the benefits of cinnamon?\">What are the benefits of cinnamon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon\/#Side_effects_of_consuming_too_much_cinnamon\" title=\"Side effects of consuming too much cinnamon \">Side effects of consuming too much cinnamon <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon\/#Risks_of_the_cinnamon_challenge\" title=\"Risks of the cinnamon challenge \">Risks of the cinnamon challenge <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon\/#Is_it_okay_to_eat_a_teaspoon_of_cinnamon_a_day\" title=\"Is it okay to eat a teaspoon of cinnamon a day?\">Is it okay to eat a teaspoon of cinnamon a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon\/#Can_you_straight_up_eat_cinnamon\" title=\"Can you straight up eat cinnamon?\">Can you straight up eat cinnamon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-eat-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon\/#How_much_cinnamon_can_you_safely_eat\" title=\"How much cinnamon can you safely eat?\">How much cinnamon can you safely eat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Eat_A_Spoonful_Of_Cinnamon\"><\/span>Can You Eat A Spoonful Of Cinnamon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can not eat a spoonful of cinnamon; it is a choking hazard. Eating cinnamon in large amounts can cause gagging, vomiting, choking, coughing, nosebleed, and burning sensations and can even cause death if it makes its way into the lungs.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When most people eat a tablespoon of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#:~:text=Cinnamon%20is%20a%20spice%20that,a%20gift%20fit%20for%20kings.\" target=\"_blank\">cinnamon<\/a>, they expect it to dissolve like sugar. <strong>One tablespoon contains far more cinnamon than your saliva can wet, so it stays in powder form.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cinnamon is a dry powder that is neither sweet nor salty, stimulating saliva secretion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_cinnamon\"><\/span>What are the benefits of cinnamon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One of the many health benefits is that it helps lower bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels, reduce risk factors for heart disease, and has many other health benefits. This spice has valuable medicinal properties, including heart, blood sugar levels, and brain health benefits. Additionally, cinnamon helps improve insulin sensitivity, which is important for blood sugar control. Additionally, cinnamon helps lower cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Eat A Spoon Of Cinnamon Every Morning For 7 Days, THIS Will Happen To Your Body!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D0oPpnvDqXg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Find out what happens if you eat a spoonful of cinnamon every day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, <strong>cinnamon can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes, <\/strong>helping to treat the disease and prevent complications. <strong>Cinnamon contains antioxidants<\/strong> called cinnamaldehyde,<strong> which help prevent heart disease.<\/strong> Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, a compound that irritates the stomach lining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-pale-pink-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">It can lower blood pressure<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">The can cause liver damage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">It can lower your cholesterol level<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">They cause mouth ulcer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">It helps prevent heart diseases<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">If consumed in high amounts, they can cause hypoglycemia<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some advantages and disadvantages of consuming cinnamon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_effects_of_consuming_too_much_cinnamon\"><\/span>Side effects of consuming too much cinnamon <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/ceylon-vs-cassia-cinnamon\" target=\"_blank\">Cassia cinnamon<\/a>, the most common form sold in the United States, contains a compound called coumarin that, <strong>when consumed in high amounts, can cause health problems, including liver damage, mouth ulcers, and hypoglycemia.<\/strong> This mostly applies to Cassia cinnamon as it is a rich source of coumarin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consumption of cinnamon in large quantities can lead to hypoglycemic hypoglycemia. At the very least, eating large amounts of dry cinnamon can cause gagging, coughing, and a burning sensation in the mouth. In severe cases, consuming cinnamon can lead to choking, vomiting, and throat irritation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>If you&rsquo;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/can-you-fry-in-an-instant-pot\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2096\">Can You Fry In An Instant Pot<\/a>, take a look at my other article.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The irritation from dry cinnamon causes many to spit out the cinnamon or even vomit unwittingly.<strong> Dried cinnamon can cause gagging and vomiting; if it gets into your lungs, it can even kill you. <\/strong>Cinnamon cannot be broken down <strong>if it enters the lungs and can cause infection and permanent lung damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cinnamon is the crushed bark of a tree and has no place in anyone&rsquo;s lungs. <\/strong>Just because cinnamon is a natural spice (harvested from the dried bark of several types of cinnamon trees) doesn&rsquo;t mean it can&rsquo;t be harmful. In addition to being used as a flavouring agent,<strong> cinnamon is also used as a preservative and antioxidant.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cinnamon is delicious and can be chewed into small pieces, but you should try adding cinnamon sticks to other foods for a better taste. <strong>Chewing cinnamon sticks in moderation is good for your health. A little cinnamon won&rsquo;t hurt in moderation, but it should be avoided.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drinking a teaspoon of ground cinnamon is not realistic,<\/strong> but this aromatic spice is easy to add to many of the foods and beverages you consume daily. <strong>You can sprinkle oatmeal with cinnamon or add a teaspoon to your daily meals. <\/strong>Be sure to consult your doctor before adding a teaspoon of cinnamon daily, as high doses can be toxic, and the spice can interact with certain medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to reap the benefits of cinnamon, you may be wondering how much cinnamon per day you should be consuming. After all, cinnamon is one of the most delicious and healthy spices on the planet. <strong>The Cleveland Clinic believes the best way to add cinnamon to your diet is to get it from your food. If you want to fight bacterial infections and viruses faster, add some cinnamon to your diet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>According to the Poison Control Association of America, eating dry cinnamon can cause choking. Anyone who eats a spoonful of cinnamon powder without water can end up in the hospital and even suffer permanent lung damage. The challenge is eating a tablespoon of cinnamon powder in 60 seconds without water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The &ldquo;Cinnamon Challenge&rdquo;<\/strong> involves swallowing a teaspoon of cinnamon without water, often during filming. Participants eat a spoonful of cinnamon without water in the infamous cinnamon trial. While the Cinnamon Challenge may seem fun at the time (and teenagers tend to think they&rsquo;re invincible), <strong>trying to swallow a spoonful of cinnamon can have vital health implications. <\/strong>The Cinnamon Challenge isn&rsquo;t just painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>To learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-can-a-pepper-plant-live\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2017\">How Long Can A Pepper Plant Live<\/a>, check out my other article where I cover things in detail.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The person takes a tablespoon of cinnamon and tries to swallow it for 60 seconds. You may have heard of the &ldquo;cinnamon challenge&rdquo;, which requires the participant to put a spoonful of ground cinnamon in their mouth and attempt to swallow it by dabbing the participant with a spoonful of ground cinnamon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_the_cinnamon_challenge\"><\/span>Risks of the cinnamon challenge <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taking cinnamon can be dangerous as there is a risk of choking on cinnamon, especially if it forms a lump and clogs the airways. The task is complex and comes with significant health risks, as cinnamon coats and dries the mouth and throat, causing coughing, gagging, vomiting, and inhalation of cinnamon, leading to throat irritation, difficulty breathing, and the risk of pneumonia or a collapsed lung.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cinnamon can also interact with certain medications:<\/strong> antibiotics, diabetes, blood thinners, and heart medications. <strong>Cinnamon has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties <\/strong>that have the potential to help with a significant number of ailments.<strong> Cinnamon oil is largely useful in antimicrobial and antifungal applications<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ground cinnamon can bring real health benefits.<\/strong> Adding cinnamon to your vegetable or chicken broth is a great way to bring great health benefits, especially during cold and flu season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Freshness is key to maximising cinnamon&rsquo;s medicinal value and health benefits, regardless of type. For example, <strong>you should never take large doses of cinnamon if you are taking blood thinners or suffering from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/hypoglycemia\" target=\"_blank\">hypoglycemia<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be surprised you can consume one tablespoon of cinnamon without any side effects. Eating a spoonful of cinnamon became a fashion statement in 2016 when a warning was issued about its dangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_eat_a_teaspoon_of_cinnamon_a_day\"><\/span>Is it okay to eat a teaspoon of cinnamon a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cinnamon is commonly considered safe when used in small amounts as a culinary spice for most people. No more than 1 tsp per day is regarded safe for many adults, with less than a teaspoon for children. In some cases, some people may be in contact with allergies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_straight_up_eat_cinnamon\"><\/span>Can you straight up eat cinnamon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Even though it may sound harmless to eat large quantities of cinnamon, <\/strong>it can be pretty dangerous. This is because cinnamon can irritate your throat, make you cough, and have a burning sensation in your mouth. Moreover, your lungs can be permanently damaged since they cannot break down the fibres<strong> in the spice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_cinnamon_can_you_safely_eat\"><\/span>How much cinnamon can you safely eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can safely eat half or one teaspoon of cinnamon daily, mixed in a liquid like milk or water. In other words, you are advised to consume only two to four grams of cinnamon daily, with the maximum intake going up to six grams per day and not more than that.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can You Eat A Spoonful Of Cinnamon You can not eat a spoonful of cinnamon; it is a choking hazard. 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