Turmeric

Turmeric

Used in cooking since 600 b.c., turmeric is the root of a tropical plant related to ginger.  Though native to the Asia, this spice is now also cultivated in India and the Caribbean. It has a bitter, pungent flavor and an intense yellow-orange color yeah that’s my picture. In Biblical times, turmeric was often used to make perfume, a comment on its rather exotic fragrance.  Turmeric is the ingredient in mustard that gives it its yellow color, and it’s a component of Worcestershire sauce. Turmeric goes well with chicken, turkey, and vegetable dishes. It is most often used in Asian and Indian cooking. Turmeric has a long history of health benefits with low to no side effects. It has been used as a pain reliever as a tool for fighting cancer, the polyphenols in turmeric have anti-cancer properties due to their ability to regulate cytokine.

Relieving Pain with Turmeric

Besides adding flavor to food, turmeric helps to reduce pain and may slow down the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. It has been used in India as an Aruvedic medicine, which is a form of traditional medicine. One serving of turmeric is about 1/4 teaspoon.

Taking advantage of turmeric

Turmeric contains curcumin, which is a polyphenol, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory agent. Turmeric may help fight Alzheimer’s disease due to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin. You can buy turmeric alone or in curry powder in the baking section of your grocery store. You can check it out online here www.hosindia.com also here’s some people doing weird stuff with turmeric.

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