3 Drinks with Cinnamon That Can Lower Cholesterol Levels

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JAKARTA - Cinnamon is a spice that is not only useful for warming and adding flavor to food, but is also beneficial for body health. One of them is to lower cholesterol levels in the body.

As is known, high cholesterol levels must be addressed because they cause blood vessels to harden, disrupting blood flow, which can lead to heart attacks and brain dysfunction. Cinnamon can help lower cholesterol levels because it contains cinnamaldehyde, which can improve lipid profiles to lower LDL levels (bad cholesterol) and increase HDL levels (good cholesterol).

To take advantage of cinnamon to lower cholesterol levels, you can mix it into various types of drinks below, quoted from the Times of India.

1. Cinnamon tea

Cinnamon tea is an easy but effective drink to lower LDL cholesterol. This drink also helps the body metabolize fat more efficiently, thereby lowering overall cholesterol levels.

Cinnamon tea is made by boiling cinnamon sticks in water for 5-10 minutes. Drinking cinnamon tea, especially in the morning, can detoxify the body and prevent heart disease because it can lower LDL levels.

2. Cinnamon drink with honey

Combining cinnamon and honey is a good combination for lowering cholesterol levels. Honey has anti-inflammatory enzymes, and cinnamon when consumed with honey increases its LDL-lowering effects.

To prepare this drink, mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of honey in warm water. Stir until mixed evenly and drink in the morning.

3. Cinnamon and ginger tea

Cinnamon and ginger are powerful anti-inflammatory spices and are beneficial for cardiovascular health. Ginger can also support digestion and lower cholesterol levels.

To prepare cinnamon and ginger tea, grate some fresh ginger and add it to boiling water. Then add a cinnamon stick or a teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Boil for 5-7 minutes, then strain, then drink.

This cinnamon and ginger tea has the benefit of lowering LDL cholesterol levels and making your immune system and overall health stronger.