Yams w/ Cinnamon… HBP, Cholesterol, Inflammation…
You can’t go wrong with these delicious Yams. They’re a perfect side dish to accompany any meal or to pair with a big salad. You may find this recipe becomes a part your weekly lunch or dinner rotation.
yams are an incredibly nutritious food that are packed with antioxidants like beta carotene, vitamins C, E & D, and minerals such as manganese and iron. They are also high in potassium which helps to lower blood pressure by removing excess sodium and regulating fluid balance in the body. Yams are an excellent anti-stress food and are known to help relax muscles, steady nerves, and balance cognitive function.
They are also one of the best anti-cancer foods and can particularly help to prevent breast, colon, lung, skin, and oral cancers. Yams are known for being easy to digest and are very good for ulcers, inflamed colons, digestive disorders, and constipation. Yams contain compounds called phytochelatins that can bind to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, copper, & cadmium and safely remove them through the body.
Why add Cinnamon… it is a great source of vitamins A and B-complex and minerals such as chromium, iron, zinc, and calcium.
It is particularly good for helping diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, flatulence, and arthritis. Cinnamon is known to help prevent and shorten the duration of the flu as well to eliminate congestion and mucus from the body. It is also very beneficial for lowering cholesterol and to help regulate blood sugar. It is known to help increase circulation and contains anti-clotting compounds which makes it highly beneficial for helping to prevent strokes and coronary artery disease.
It is also very good for reducing inflammation in the body making it helpful for people with autoimmune disorders such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Cinnamon also has the amazing ability to stop yeast infections, candida, and menstrual cramps. Cinnamon has anti-cancer properties and has been known to reduce the growth of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells within the body. It is commonly used in gum and dental treatments due to its pain relieving and antiseptic properties.
Cinnamon helps to boost memory and cognitive function, just smelling cinnamon spice or its essential oil can help make you more alert and focused. Cinnamon oil is also one of the most antimicrobial essential oils and is a potent disinfectant around the home and office. Cinnamon contains anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties that kill microorganisms such as staph, botulism, aflatoxin mold, E. coli, and cold and flu germs. Consider adding a couple of pinches of cinnamon every morning to morning tea, cereal, smoothie, or juice.
Yam w/ Cinnamon
Ingredients:
4 medium-sized yams, scrubbed and cut 3/4 inch cubes
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1 tsp sea salt
1 TBD cinnamon
Directions:
Place butter, coconut oil, and cinnamon in a pan and melt together.
Place the yams in a 10X13 baking dish, pour melted cinnamon butter over yams and sprinkle with sea salt.
Preheat oven to 375 and bake for 25 to 30 minutes (until tender).
Serve immediately or chill and enjoy cold for a lower glycemic affect.
Source: https://www.medicalmedium.com