SPICE SMARTS
Women's Health US|December 2022
Cinnamon is everywhere, but this nutritional powerhouse comes in four major types, each prized for various flavor and well-being perks. Get to know 'em!
SPICE SMARTS

CASSIA 

Cassia is the one that's probably in your kitchen right now. Hailing from southern China, it's picked up by shoppers all over the world for its spicy, intense flavor that practically screams fall. While studies of cassia and other varieties raise concerns about a potentially harmful compound called coumarin, you'd have to eat a lot to cause significant health problems. Our rec? Steer clear of the Cinnamon Challenge but keep sipping that spice-dusted latte.

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