Cinnamomum

Hey cinnamon lovers!
If you already use a lot of cinnamon in cooking or like to put some in your coffee, you're not only experiencing the joy and aroma of one of the most ancient and revered spices, that may have even led to the discovery of America......but, receiving a health benefit as well, such as lowering ldl.Most cinnamon used in the U.S. comes from Indonesia and is taken from the inner bark of evergreens in the cinnamomum family.The bark is laid out to dry until it becomes curled into the "quills" we are familiar with.
Here's a quick recipe that's good anytime if you love cinnamon,crunch,nuts and health in your snacks!You'll need:

1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 egg white
3 cups mixed nuts
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees then, mix sugar and spices and set aside in a small bowl.In a large bowl,beat egg white until foamy, add nuts and toss until coated,add spices then toss to coat.
2.Spread mixture out on cookie sheet
3.Bake 1 hour, stirring once.Remove and cool. May be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Calories per serving= 169 Sodium= 137 Cholesterol= 0 mg Carbs= 9 g Fat= 13 g
Protein= 4 g