Question 1

i ate 3 bagels today, is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Caloric load: Bagels are rich and caloric.  Eating three will do no harm except for the addition of the triple load of calories to your daily diet.  Hopefully they were tasty.

Question 2

could raisins make you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

It you eat enough of: Any food the calories will add up. If calories consumed exceed calories burned that weight gain occurs. 0.5 ounce of raisins is 42 calories.

Question 3

are there any risks after doing the 'cinnamon challenge'?

Accepted Answer

Risks of cinnamon ch: If you tried cinnamon challenge and have no symptoms now, you rode your luck.  Never try it again as it may cause aspiration into the lungs and pneumonia.

Question 4

could you explain health benefits for cinnamon?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Cinnamon is one of the most potent anti-oxidants there is and several studies also show benefits in type two diabetics, although the latter findings are still in debate. However, for the anti-oxidant properties, it is inexpensive and harmless. Anti-oxidants have anti-inflammatory properties!

Question 5

what are considered well accepted advantages of cinnamon and honey?

Accepted Answer

Both taste great: They have a lot of minor medical uses but there are better choices for anything they claim to treat.

Question 6

is cinnamon bad for your liver?

Accepted Answer

Cinnamon : In normal food amounts, cinnamon is safe for anyone. If used in larger doses, some people are sensitive to one type of cinnamon, called cassia cinnamon, and theoretically could have negative effects on the liver. In practical terms, it would be difficult to take that much cinnamon if used only in food amounts. Hope that helps.

Question 7

does cinnamon boost metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Cinnamon &amp; metabolism: Cinnamon doesn't boost metabolism (ie for weight loss), but it does improve sugar processing by making cells more sensitive to insulin, by 20 fold in some studies.

Question 8

is cinnamon good for diabetic patient?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Cinnamon has been studied but results are inconclusive.  A recent review of studies using cinnamon showed that cinnamon might help with glycemic control (lowering hgba1c).  And side effects are minimal.  What is clear is that cinnamon should not be used alone for diabetes but should be part of a comprehensive lifestyle program that includes the right diet and exercise.

Question 9

what are cinnamon supplements good for?

Accepted Answer

Supplements: Cinnamon is not used in any medical setting. Any practice using this spice is outside of the normal medical community. All foods taken orally are broken down in the stomach. They are not absorbed into your blood stream as the specific product you consumed.  This food is not dangerous, but i would doubt any claims of health benefits.

Question 10

is the honey and cinnamon remedy a hoax?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Honey and cinnamon do not cure or prevent any diseases.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

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