Cinnamon is another popular fall spice that comes from the inner bark of trees.

It was already used as an ingredient in ancient Egypt. Cinnamon is rich in the compound cinnamaldehyde, which is believed to be responsible for most of cinnamon's health benefits. Cinnamaldehyde has antifungal and antibacterial properties that can reduce infections and fight tooth decay and bad breath.

Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. It also contains anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce the risk of disease.

Cinnamon has also been shown to increase sensitivity to the hormone insulin. Cinnamon can also lower blood sugar levels and has strong anti-diabetic effects. It has been shown to reduce the amount of glucose that enters the bloodstream after a meal. This happens by influencing numerous digestive enzymes that slow down the breakdown of carbohydrates in the digestive tract.

Cinnamon is very easy to incorporate into your diet. It can be sprinkled over foods such as toast, incorporated into bread or biscuits, made into tea or taken as capsules.