Advanced Provider Spotlight

from The Heart of Jacksonville Issue 9

How Food Affects Your Mood

A Heart-Healthy Choice:

Cinnamon

• Sprinkle about a teaspoon of cinnamon on your yogurt or cereal.

Cinnamon often has a bad reputation since it is usually • Use it in your rice. accompanied with sugary desserts. However, cinnamon is one of the most potent antioxidant sources on the planet. • Sauté your vegetables Cinnamon is incredibly beneficial to your overall health and is especially great for those with high blood sugar. Replacing salt with cinnamon can spice up your meals with a teaspoon of cinnamon. and provide countless health benefits. Cinnamon will not directly lower your cholesterol levels, but it can help the body metabolize cholesterol. • Add to apple cider for a warm feeling. Cinnamon is particularly beneficial for diabetic patients. • Combine some Cinnamon can stabilize blood sugar in the body and it can also improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin. According to cinnamon with your Johns Hopkins Medicine, cinnamon adds a sweet taste to favorite curry recipe. food without adding sugar. Studies have also shown that cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. If you are interested in adding cinnamon to your meals, it is best not to overdo it. Here are some easy tips to incorporate cinnamon into your next meal:

Cinnamon Chicken Curry

INGREDIENTS: • 250 grams chicken

FOR THE MARINADE

• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt • 1 pinch of salt

FOR THE CURRY

• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil (or butter) • 1 large onion (chopped in half-moons) • 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped) • 1 teaspoon ginger paste • 1 teaspoon red chili powder • 100 milliliters milk • 2 tablespoons ground almonds • ½ teaspoon cinnamon • 1 tablespoon cream (optional) • 1 pinch of salt and sugar (to taste) • Marinate the chicken with 2 tablespoons of yogurt, salt, and ground cinnamon. Keep it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

• Heat oil in pan and tip in the onions. Sprinkle some salt. Sauté the onions till they appear a bit translucent and then add the garlic and stir.

• Now add the marinated chicken in the pan. Stir it well and cover. Leave it over a gentle heat for 2 minutes so that the chicken softens. The chicken will release some moisture at this stage.

• Now add the ginger paste, cinnamon and stir well for a few minutes.

• Next add the Kashmiri red chili powder, ground almond, and milk.

• Let it simmer on low heat until the curry gains a creamy consistency. Add salt and a bit of sugar. Finish off with a dash of fresh cream and enjoy!

Source: Nigella

FAST FACTS

The Secret of Cotton Socks

Once a diabetic foot ulcer has healed, it is important to take steps to prevent it from recurring and prevent the development of a new ulcer. Paying attention to foot hygiene, washing your feet every day, and wearing clean socks make a big difference. Wear seamless cotton socks which allow good circulation and change your socks daily.