Did you know that Turmeric has been used for more than 2,000 years to treat a wide range of illnesses? It's no wonder since it even ranks as somewhat of a superstar of spices in our modern times.
Turmeric has over 50 healing actions that many use to treat a vast host of illnesses. It owes it's curative and preventive powers to curcumin it's active ingredient, a compound powerfully rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities.
International human and animanl studies have shown Turmeric to be effective in combating over 70 diseases including Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, 22 different types of cancer, cholesterol bad LDL, acne, allergies, asthma, blemishes depression, gout, liver disease, macular degeneration, overweight, pain, stroke, inflammatory bowel disease and the list goes on. In most recent years is has been seen available as a dietary supplement at many physicians offices here in the U.S.
Even though you may think of Turmeric as a spice used only in Eastern Indian cuisine, you may find it interesting to know that it is used in many American foods such as pickles, yellow cake, popcorn, mustard, canned chicken broth, butter and margarine, etc. It is also used in many other cuisines around the world, as well.
Many recommend a 500 mg capsule of Turmeric daily as a dietary supplement, as well as, incorporating it into your diet regularly. If you are using it to cook with it pairs well these other ingredients:
Allspice Black Pepper
Cinnamon Caraway
Coconut Cardamon
Cumin Corriander
Fennel Garlic
Ginger Mustard Seed
Onion Tomato
Cucumber Rice
Vegetables Lentils
Soups, Stews & Chili Cilantro
If you are interested in knowing more about the beautiful yellow spice Turmeric, you can do an internet search to find more information about it. There are also many books available in print devoted to the subject of healing spices where you can find more information about Turmeric and the health benefits of it and other spices.
*Disclaimer--- This article is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease of any kind.
I like it in my scrambled eggs!
ReplyDeleteMmm tumeric rice! :D delicious with a bit of homemade non-fat curry!
ReplyDeleteI'm not even sure I have tumeric on my spice shelf! I'll have to go look!
ReplyDeleteMy husband uses it in his recipes all the time :)
ReplyDeleteMy mom's mustard pickles have Tumeric - and they are my favorite pickles! I've also read that tumeric is used as a natural dye for fibers too!
ReplyDeleteAmy
Very interesting post! I don't think I've ever used tumeric but will definitely have to start.
ReplyDeleteI cook with tumeric all the time. It's great to know a bit more about it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNever actually have tried tumeric in anything! I have so many spices I've never even tried (nor knew what to do with them). Quite interesting!
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I love tumeric! My spice cabinet is overflowing its crazy :)
ReplyDeleteGreat information. I have some on my shelf but never used it... I'll be looking for recipes to use it now! Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteFascinating, I sent the link to my bf because he likes using it in Indian dishes. Now he can feel justified adding EVEN MORE while cooking. yummm
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