Cinnamon Yogurt for Ailments
Posted By Jacque on December 17, 2008
When we were on vacation last summer, all of a sudden we had some ill children. I wasn’t sure if it was motion sickness, a bug, or what, but there was no way I was spending a week in the 110′ weather in Las Cruces, NM with vomiting children.
So, what can help with motion sickness?? ummm…. ginger. Ok. And, if there was a stomache bug, I gave them something most of them love: plain yogurt with honey. Actually, we have used honey for maintenance of health for several years, because of all the benefits of honey. It gives you energy, has natural b-vitamins, and many other awesome attributes, especially when mixed with cinnamon. This is the recipe I came up with that knocked what they had out in a day, and also staved it off from the others getting it.
Cinnamon Yogurt Recipe
I finally actually took the time to measure the recipe to get some sort of idea, so here it is:
1c. plain yogurt (do you get tired of me telling you that organic is best?)
2TBS Raw honey
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ginger
Just mix it up. You can add more honey, cinnamon or ginger, according to taste. The ginger is pretty strong though, especially for Littles.
I should have known the honey/cinnamon combo would work after finding out about and using the tips in (Cinnamon &) Honey for What Ails You.
I haven’t tried it with chili powder, but I bet if you added just a small amount, it wouldn’t taste bad. I am going to do that soon.
Medicinal qualities:
plain yogurt ~ Yogurt is rich in potassium, calcium, protein and B vitamins, including B-12. Reduces yeast and bladder infections. Research shows yogurt strengthens and stabilizes the immune system.
raw honey ~ aids stomache and digestion, treats allergies, anti-cancer properties, apply topically for rashes, burns and abrasions, and as a moisturizer. It is a great energy booster. I have used it during birthing and know many friends who have also. Honey is antiseptic, antibiotic, antifungal, and antibacterial; it never spoils!
cinnamon ~ can reduce blood sugar and cholesterol, It is used in flatulent dyspepsia, dyspepsia with nausea, intestinal colic and digestive atony associated with cold & debilitated conditions. It relieves nausea and vomiting, and, because of its mild astringency, it is particularly useful in infantile diarrhea. The essential oil of this herb is a potent antibacterial, anti-fungal, and uterine stimulant.
ginger ~ combats nausea, vomiting and diarrhea; aids in the circulatory and respiratory systems in the heart and against the flu, colds and sinusitis.
chili powder ~ aids in the digestive system, relief from symptoms of colds, sore throats and fevers; aids in circulation, reducing blood cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and platelet aggregation. Peppers can act as a heart stimulant regulating blood flow and strengthening the arteries. Chiles are an excellent source of calcium and vitamin C.
My children prefer plain yogurt with honey and cinnamon now. We don’t usually measure it all out, but they make it to taste on their own.
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Do you think kefir would work as well as plain yogurt? We currently have fresh homemade kefir in the house, but no yogurt and I am tweaking what recipes help with cold/flu symptoms and fever.
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March 18th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
I don’t know the differences in the benefits, but if they are the same, then likely it would be fine to use that.
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I know this post is actually old, but I’ve been following the links from Amanda’s and your posts on honey and cinnamon… With a house full of illness, I’m on the prowl for solutions!
From the tiny quantity, I’m guessing you’re just using a garlic powder (from the spice rack)?
I imagine fresh would be the most effective, but who has that handy?? LOL
Thanks for sharing this info!
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January 5th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
We actually use fresh organic garlic in the GOOT and all of our cooking. One med. clove equals about a teaspoon. As a breastfeeding mom with a new baby who I can’t – won’t give meds to, I will eat a clove of garlic every day or every couple of days to pass on to him.
May you be blessed with health and his shalom on your household~
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