Why You Should Always Add Cinnamon To Your Coffee
Look, I’m going to be straight with you.
You’re already drinking coffee. What if I told you that adding one ingredient – something you already have – could sharpen your memory, steady your blood sugar, and protect your heart?
No pills. No prescriptions.
I know it sounds too simple. But the research is clear, and the benefits are real. We’re talking about better focus at work, no more afternoon energy crashes, and genuine protection for your brain as you age.
Let me show you why this matters.
Your Brain Will Actually Thank You
Let me paint you a picture. It’s 2 PM, you’re staring at your screen, and your brain feels like it’s swimming through fog. Sound familiar?
Here’s the thing: cinnamon is a genuine brain booster. A 2024 research review found that both animal and human studies showed cinnamon significantly improved learning and memory.
But it gets better – lab tests reveal that cinnamon compounds like cinnamaldehyde actually break up those Alzheimer’s-related plaques and tangles that form in aging brains.
Think about what this means for your daily life. Better recall during conversations. Sharper focus when you’re tackling that complex project. Less of that frustrating “tip of the tongue” feeling. Your neurons get a gentle wake-up call every single morning.
Here’s something that might interest you: there’s actually an herb that researchers found can improve memory by up to 75%.
I came across this when my own mother started forgetting things—including my name sometimes. That’s when I learned what our ancestors intuitively knew about certain plants and how they brewed them to keep their minds sharp.
If you’ve ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why, or spent 10 minutes looking for your keys, or blanked on someone’s name mid-conversation, you know that frustrating feeling. There’s a specific remedy that addresses this more powerfully than the cinnamon we’re discussing here.
Right now, Nicole Apelian is running a buy-one-get-one promotion on her remedy collection, where she gives away this forgotten plant knowledge and recipe, but it’s time-limited—she’s clearing out inventory before the 2026 price increases hit. Only a handful of books remain. You can see exactly what this memory-boosting remedy is here.
This is What Makes Coffee the Perfect Blood Sugar Regulator
You know that feeling around 10 AM when your energy tanks and you’re desperately eyeing the vending machine? That’s your blood sugar talking.
Research consistently shows that cinnamon helps stabilize glucose levels. Clinical trials found that regular cinnamon intake significantly lowers fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes. Even as little as a teaspoon per day made a notable difference.
Here’s what this means for you: no more mid-morning slumps. No more post-lunch crashes that make you want to nap under your desk.
Your energy stays steady, and you stay productive. One study even showed blood sugar remained lower after participants stopped taking cinnamon – your body actually learns to regulate better.
And yes, if you’re managing diabetes, cinnamon complements (but doesn’t replace) your medication. The American Diabetes Association confirms it helps, though it’s not as effective as prescribed meds alone. But paired with coffee – which also blunts glucose spikes – you get a powerful one-two punch.
High blood sugar, often called “The Silent Killer,” lurks unnoticed, quietly raising your risk of nerve damage, kidney disease, and blindness. Uncontrolled diabetes can change your life forever, potentially leaving you with irreversible organ damage. But there’s something you can do to take control now.
I recently came across a step-by-step video guide on how to make a Medicinal Juice for Blood Sugar Balance. This simple yet powerful remedy, shared in the Lost Remedies Academy, is designed to support healthy blood sugar levels naturally.
Click the video to see exactly how to make this life-saving juice at home. It’s an easy, actionable step you can take today to care for your metabolic health and reduce your risk of future complications.
The Anti-Inflammatory Power Duo
Chronic inflammation is the silent troublemaker behind so many modern health issues – joint pain, brain fog, even premature aging.
Cinnamon’s oils and polyphenols act like an inflammatory dimmer switch, turning down pathways that drive pain and cellular stress.
Combined with coffee’s own anti-inflammatory compounds, you’re giving your body a powerful tool to fight everyday inflammation without reaching for synthetic pills.
This means less aching after your morning run, clearer thinking throughout the day, and better recovery while you sleep. Your body gets the support it needs, naturally.
Your Heart Deserves This
Your cardiovascular system works 24/7 to keep you alive. Shouldn’t you give it every advantage?
People using cinnamon saw significant drops in total and LDL cholesterol in multiple studies. Other research found cinnamon supplements lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure by around 5-7 and 4 points respectively.
Those numbers might sound small, but they’re clinically meaningful – the kind of improvement your doctor would celebrate.
Cinnamon’s antioxidants help keep your arteries relaxed and your cholesterol in check. Think of it as a daily tune-up for your heart, delivered in the most delicious way possible.
Speaking of blood sugar—here’s something that caught my attention recently.
Your heart beats roughly 4,200 times per hour at rest. After you drink coffee, that number jumps to about 5,000-5,500 beats per hour due to caffeine stimulation. That’s an extra 800-1,300 beats every single hour your heart has to handle.
Now, I’m not saying stop drinking coffee—I certainly haven’t. But if your heart is already working overtime after each cup, it makes sense to support it rather than just let it race unsupported.
There’s actually a specific tincture blend that does exactly this. It contains hawthorn, tulsi, fenugreek, and bilberry—herbs traditionally used for cardiovascular support. You could source each ingredient separately, but that gets expensive and complicated fast.
The simpler approach? Just add 20 drops of this heart-supporting blend to your morning coffee. It’s what I started doing, and honestly, it feels like I’m working with my body instead of against it. Here’s the blend I’m talking about.
Coffee’s Secret Superpowers (Yes, Really)
Let’s give coffee its due credit. Your morning brew contains up to 2,000 different beneficial compounds – vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols that act as powerful antioxidants. Studies link regular coffee drinking to lower risks of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s.
You’re already doing something good for yourself. Now you’re just making it exceptional.
The Perfect Union
When you combine coffee and cinnamon, something beautiful happens. Coffee gives you caffeine and chlorogenic acids.
Cinnamon brings cinnamaldehyde and procyanidins. Together, they create a synergy where cinnamon actually smooths out coffee’s caffeine jolt by improving your metabolic response.
You get sustained energy, sharper focus, better blood sugar control, and serious antioxidant protection – all in one delicious cup.
You’d be surprised what else you can add to your coffee to address other things going on in your body.
Turmeric for inflammation, sure—but what about ashwagandha, rhodiola, or even more controversial herbs? Each one does something specific.
This is exactly the knowledge that gets buried. When you can harvest remedies from your garden for free, there’s no profit in it.
Nicole Apelian compiled over 900 plants—with photos so you know what to pick—plus their medicinal properties and recipes. But just as importantly, she covers which plants you should never add to coffee and which herbs should never be mixed together. She explains it all in this video.
One Important Note: Choose Ceylon
Not all cinnamon is created equal. Look for Ceylon cinnamon (from Sri Lanka) for daily use. It has very low levels of coumarin, a compound that can stress your liver in high amounts.
The common Cassia cinnamon at most grocery stores contains much higher coumarin levels. For everyday use, Ceylon is your friend – it’s gentler and has a sweeter, more delicate flavor.
If you only have Cassia, just use a pinch or two. You’ll still get the benefits without overdoing it.
Your Simple Daily Recipe
Making this health-boosting brew takes about two minutes:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
- ½ teaspoon ground Ceylon cinnamon
- ½ cup warm milk (dairy or plant-based)
- Optional: natural sweetener, vanilla, or nutmeg
Method: Brew your coffee however you like. Stir the cinnamon into the hot coffee until dissolved. Add warm milk and any sweetener. Stir or froth until smooth. Sip, savor, and feel the difference.
The Easier Path
Look, I know the reality. You read about these remedies, you get excited, you fully intend to make them… and then life happens. Between work, family, and everything else, who actually has time to source rare herbs, wait weeks for tinctures to extract, and hope you got the process right?
That’s exactly why Nicole Apelian created ready-made versions of the remedies she teaches in her book. She knows most people want the benefits without turning their kitchen into a full-time apothecary.
The Healthy Brain Bundle includes four tinctures: Cordyceps for cognitive support, Lion’s Mane for memory, Reishi for stress, and Lemon Balm for clarity.
Just add them to your coffee, tea, or take them straight. Whether you need sharper focus for that big meeting, calm for a stressful day, or support for long-term brain health—it’s ready when you need it.
The bundle costs less than buying each one separately, and honestly? You’ll actually use it because it’s already done for you. See the Brain Bundle here. 
The Bottom Line
Doing what you’ve learned today… You’re actually creating a daily ritual that supports your memory, stabilizes your metabolism, protects your heart, and keeps inflammation in check. All with ingredients nature has provided for thousands of years.
No prescription. No side effects. Just real benefits from real plants.
But cinnamon is only the beginning. Your coffee can become a delivery system for whatever your body needs most: adaptogenic mushrooms for focus, calming herbs for anxiety, heart-protective botanicals for cardiovascular support.
The people who’ve mastered this are herbalists like Nicole Apelian, who never abandoned plant medicine even when pharmaceuticals took over. She’s made her formulas accessible so you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
So tomorrow morning, add that cinnamon. But also ask yourself what else your body needs. And remember, there are simple, natural ways to address it.
You’ll wonder why you waited so long.
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