Eat It – Cinnamon For Weight Loss
This simple tree bark has been used over the years to “spice” things up. Yet very few people realize this tasty treat has the ability to lower your blood sugar by as much as 29% !!! Spikes in blood sugar over certain levels can cause execess weight gain. During times when you are looking to shed a couple pounds (who isn’t), it’s has the ability to keep your blood sugar stable. Cinnamon could be a great tool for diabetics as well.
How Much Is Too Much?
* No more than 1 and 1/2 teaspoons should be consumed per day. Spreading this total amount throughout your meals will help you shed weight and keep your blood sugar level all day long.
Why Eat Cinnamon Daily
* Lowers blood sugar by up to 29%
* Slows digestion – Cinnamon slows digestion in the stomach. The food stay in your stomach longer before entering the intestinal tract. By keeping the food in the stomach longer it increases your sense of fullness and aids in the reduction of calories.
Little tips like these can be found on our site daily and this particular fit tip was pulled from “The 4 Hour Body.” Stay tuned for more daily weight loss tips to help you lose “One Tip At A Time.”
Adria Ali
Who doesn’t love the fair???!!! When you think of the fair, one of the first things that comes to mind is the food. Of course, the fluffy animals, rickety rides, and games play a part too. However, the food is something that only comes around once a year. Since we know you will be eating it, here all the the nutrition facts for fair and carnival foods.
Fried Snickers
| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 445 | (1860 kJ) | |
| % Daily Value 1 | ||
| Total Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Sat. Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Total Carbs. | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | |
Fried Twinkies
| Calories 420 | (1756 kJ) | |
| Total Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Total Carbs. | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | |
Corn Dog
|
Calories
210
|
Fat
10g
|
Carbs
23g
|
Protein
6g
|
| There are 210 calories in 1 serving of State Fair Classic Corn Dogs. |
| Calorie breakdown: 44% fat, 45% carbs, 11% protein. |
Corn On The Cobb With Butter
|
Calories
150
|
Fat
10g
|
Carbs
14g
|
Protein
3g
|
| There are 150 calories in 1 serving of Long John Silver’s Freshside Grille Corn Cobbette with Butter Oil. |
| Calorie breakdown: 57% fat, 35% carbs, 8% protein. |
Corn On The Cobb Without Butter
Nutrition summary:
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Caramel Corn
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Calories
100
|
Fat
1g
|
Carbs
23g
|
Protein
1g
|
| There are 100 calories in 1 serving of Trail’s End Classic Caramel Corn. |
| Calorie breakdown: 9% fat, 88% carbs, 3% protein. |
Carmel Apples
|
Calories
190
|
Fat
7g
|
Carbs
29g
|
Protein
4g
|
| There are 190 calories in 1 serving of Kroger Carmel Apple with Nuts. |
| Calorie breakdown: 32% fat, 59% carbs, 9% protein. |
Cotton Candy
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Funnel Cake
Nutrition summary:
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