I got a whole new meaning of "spice" after recently reading current reports on CANCER prevention and the spice Tumeric.
Its long-term knowledge that tumeric works both as an immune booster and potent anti-inflammatory. Given the runaway cancer statistics in the U.S. these days, perhaps tumeric's greatest value lies in its anti-cancer potential.
The prevalence colon, breast, prostate and lung cancers in India (where turmeric is widely used) is 10 times lower than in the U.S. . The fact that men in India are rarely diagnosed with prostate cancer is attributed, in part, to the curcumin in turmeric.
Suggestions for cooking with turmeric :
Curry mixes, Chutney, It also goes well with vegetables, rice, and salad dressing.
Mark your calendar for 2nd Saturday Wellness – May 14th, 2011