Cinnamon Pineapple & Freshly-Cut Watermelon
Growing up, I never really had the traditional ‘dessert’ after dinner. My mom would always cut up some fresh fruit and that would suffice as our after dinner treat. I’ve never been a fan of sweets - even when we would go Trick or Treating as kids, I would never eat the candy. I would give it all to my brother. I just went for the experience and because I had loved to dress up.
Now that I’m an adult, I still find that I will always prefer a fruit dessert over a cake one. Elan LOVES fruit too but he absolutely loves his cakes and sweets.
This summer, we ate tons of watermelon and also made one of my favorite dishes: Brazilian inspired Cinnamon Pineapple.
This dish is truly so easy to make: you cut up a pineapple into slices, sprinkle some cinnamon on top and grill on the BBQ for a few minutes. Absolutely delicious and perfect for me!
We did do some quick research to find out the benefits of pineapple, watermelon and cinnamon. I was amazed to see how incredibly healthy CINNAMON is for you! We are going to make a point to include it in more recipes and dishes.
CINNAMON:
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Cinnamon is amazing for treating toothaches. It is seen as a remedy in many cultures and countries.
Cinnamon is wonderful for weight management.
Cinnamon helps in treating and preventing many types of viruses and illnesses. It also reduces the risk of cancer. This is because it is rich in antioxidants, which protects your body from free radicals (these play a huge role in the development of diseases).
Cinnamon is great for preserving your skin and providing you with a glow.
Cinnamon can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
Studies have shown that cinnamon can reduce the risk of infertility.
Source: Healthline