"S.B. Feldman, MD" wrote:

>  sweet spices (cinnamon, cloves, etc.,) which raise insulin
>
> This is incorrect:
> Cinnamon has the opposite effect- similar to chromium - on carbohydrate
> metabolism.

Yes, you're right.  My memory failed me on this one.  Cinnamon is presently

being investigated as a treatment for insulin resistance.

    Lynnet