How To Drink Honey & Cinnamon

Drinks made from honey and cinnamon are increasingly purported to benefit and improve health. Honey is a source of antioxidants that help protect against and prevent diseases and certain cancers. The National Honey Board cites Dr. May Berenbaum, head of the entomology department at the University of Illinois, that gram for gram, the antioxidants found in buckwheat honey are equivalent to that of fruits and vegetables. However, honey is still primarily a simple sugar and should be consumed in moderation, according to the Mayo Clinic. Vacant Lad, Ma.Sc., author of "The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies," writes that cinnamon relieves acidity in the digestive system when added to honey and taken prior to eating meals. Cinnamon may also aid in maintaining a healthy blood pressure, according to a 2006 study in the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition."

Step 1

Fill a kettle with 1 cup of water or more for one person, depending on your preference. Boil the water, then pour it into a cup.

Step 2

Add 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon to the 1 cup of boiled water. Allow it to cool to a warm temperature.

Step 3

Stir in 1 tsp. of liquid honey until it dissolves. Honey should not be added to hot, boiling water, as beneficial nutrients may be destroyed.

Step 4

Drink the honey-cinnamon mixture at warm or room temperature. Refrigerate the drink, if desired, and drink it cold.

Step 5

Drink this mixture 2 to 3 times per day, preferably before meals. Start your morning with a warm honey-cinnamon drink approximately 15 to 30 minutes before breakfast to stimulate your metabolism and digestive processes.