Cocoa And Cinnamon

PubMed Citations for Cocoa and Weight Loss: 66

PubMed Citations for Cinnamon: 1888

I did not list Amazon books because probably none of them concern themselves with the health benefits of these two long-overlooked medicines. I use both cocoa and cinnamon as mini-snacks. Instead of the 215 calories in a Snickers bar, try the 18 calories in a tablespoon of cinnamon.  I have grown to prefer both cocoa and cinnamon to some popular and more expensive treats.

Individual taste determines one's preference for cocoa or cinnamon. Cocoa is safe in large quantities but I do not know if cinnamon can be toxic. We have traditionally only used it as a spice. You might look into it should you decide to consume more than two tablespoons a day.

Oh, and by the way, both of these items should fit every dieter's budget.