Individually, both honey and cinnamon may lower risks of developing heart disease. Honey has been shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels by 6%, triglyceride levels by 11%, and potentially boost HDL (good) cholesterol levels. Cinnamon, in turn, has been shown to reduce total cholesterol levels.

Sperm production and sperm motility are increased due to increased sexual desire, and there is increased production of sperms from testosterone when one consumes cinnamon. Cinnamon is a spice that can improve good cholesterol in the body known as HDL, and further regulates the level of bad cholesterol.

Cloves bring in those eugenol compounds, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant warriors that shield your heart from stress and inflammation, lowering that heart disease risk. Cinnamon is your blood pressure and cholesterol sidekick, cutting down those risk factors and keeping your heart healthy.

The concern with eating too much cinnamon relates to its coumarin content, which in excessive amounts, could increase your chance of liver damage. Sticking to no more than half a teaspoon daily is also a good idea because different types and brands of cinnamon might have different quantities of coumarin in them.