I heard that you can't eat a teaspoon of cinnamon. Is that true? and why?!
I heard that you can't eat a teaspoon of cinnamon. Is that true? and why?
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1 day ago
I read somewhere that it was almost impossible to eat a whole teaspoon of cinnamon at one time, but I thought that theres no way thats true!
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1 day ago
I read somewhere that it was almost impossible to eat a whole teaspoon of cinnamon at one time, but I thought that theres no way thats true!
I have never seen anyone able to take a full teaspoon of cinnamon and eat it. The minute it enters your mouth, your mouth becomes extrememly dry not allowing you to swallow. The cinnamon starts trickling down your throat causing you to start coughing. It's not a pleasant taste or sight.
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personal experience
I've never heard that.. when I was a little kid I always used to put cinnamon on my toast.. and I loved it and deffinatly used more than a teaspoon. Even better when I used to mix it with sugar (: But, I don't see why you couldn't eat a tsp of it.
no its possible
for some people it has a very strong taste but it is possible.
i wouldnt like to try!
I believe you are referring to nutmeg, nutmeg is a mild to medium hallucinogen. If you consume about 6 and a half tsp which is about 2 Tbs then it can cause major problems such as convulsions, palpitations, nausea, eventual dehydration, and generalized body pain.
I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM
Hi,
As far as I can tell, this may be true. I did track down a disturbing video of a young man trying to eat a teaspoon of cinnamon and failing miserably. It might not be "impossible," but it's definitely unpleasant.
Or, perhaps you were referring to nutmeg. The site, "Personal Health Zone" mentions that it is possible to overdose on nutmeg. Apparently it can be toxic in larger doses and may cause hallucinations, headaches, nausea, and more.
As far as cinnamon, I found nothing but good things. HeathDiaries.com lists 10 benefits. To name a few -- It's a "great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium." It's a natural food preservative, and, according to a study done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, "cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells."
Oh, and for what it's worth, there is some truth to the rumor that it's very difficult to eat 6 saltine crackers in 60 seconds without water. Many people have tried. Apparently possible, but I've never seen it done.
As the saying goes, "everything in moderation."
Mike