The Weekly Roast / health

Nutrition researchers are looking at whether or not the use of coffee pods — most commonly known by their brand name “K-Cups” — are releasing “estrogenic chemicals” from the plastic they come in.

It's in every household spice rack: cinnamon. The spice's anti-inflammatory effects and with recent research showing that it can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar could help add an extra kick to any well-rounded diet. According to BBC Good Food, it has six main benefits: Anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties Antioxidants that help with aid with anti-inflammation Prebiotic, that helps with gut health (not to be confused with probiotics) Reducing blood pressure Lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels Reliving digestive discomfort But what type of cinnamon should you buy? There's two main types: Ceylon cinnamon...