Lucky Day

Happy Friday the 13th everyone!!! Anyone out there superstitious?

While I don’t really worry about superstitions, I did decide to start my day off with a bit of luck:

Chocolate Crispies from One Lucky Duck! My husband bought me this bag on the last day of our honeymoon in NYC, and this is the first time I’ve tried it! I measured out a 1/2 cup of crispies, and added 1 sliced banana to the mix:

Then I doused it with some organic almond milk (Pacific brand):

And topped it off with a dash of cinnamon:

I love cinnamon on EVERYTHING, especially when paired with FALL weather!

Here’s why everyone should be eating cinnamon:

• Studies have shown that just a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.
• Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.
• In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
• It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.
• In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.
• When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
• One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.
• Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.
• It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium. *Source

So what are you waiting for? Go eat your cinnamon!!

And the best part of my breakfast:

The chocolate milk left at the end! I happily slurped it up.

And to make your day REALLY LUCKY…

One Lucky Duck is offering a one-day promotion in honor of Friday the 13th:

If you place an order today, Friday the 13th (before 12am EST) you’ll get a special FREE one lucky duck snack sample packet tucked into your order.

Lucky for you!

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