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Broccoli with Turmeric and Tomatoes
2008-05-30 08:23:00 We’re always looking for new ways to use up the last of our veggies from the CSA box; this recipe from Quick from Scratch Herbs and Spices was easily adaptable to what we had left: broccoli and leeks! It comes from the “Spices” half of the book, and features Turmeric, which we’ve never really ...
By: We Heart Food
Turmeric may help with heart disease.
2008-03-29 15:50:00 Toronto animal study showed "dramatic" results.The spice that gives the kick to many Indian curry dishes might also help prevent the ravages of heart failure, a surprising new Canadian animal study has concluded. This spice is also found in a synergistic combination with Immunotec's Omega 3 daily supplement.Researchers at Toronto's University Health Network found that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, both prevents and dramatically reverses enlargement of the heart in mice.Enlarged hearts can lead to cardiac failure, a common and often fatal condition where the organ is unable to pump enough blood to keep the body functioning properly.If similar results were one day duplicated in humans, the widely available spice could repair heart damage in a way no drug is able to do now, say researchers behind the study, to be published Friday in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Curcumin has the added benefit of causing virtually no toxic side effects in even relatively large...
Turmeric for Sciatica as One Herbal Treatment
2008-03-21 13:08:00 There has been a lot of media hype over herbal treatments. With the banning of certain herbs and their exclusion from the US pharmacopeia, due to their reported adverse affects, herbs have also had their shares of controversies.Herbs are natural products and have nothing to offer to pharmaceutical companies as they are difficult to patent. Turmeric is one of ...
Turmeric Extract, The Next Miracle Antioxidant? Or Is Curcumin All It's Hyp
2008-02-11 18:07:00 By: Samantha Rangen The turmeric root has been used traditionally in Ayervedic medicine and other Eastern folk remedies. Due to differences in certain diseases between Indian and Western populations, interest was raised in the scientific and medical communities regarding the possible pharmacological activity of turmeric. Turmeric is the yellow spice used to color curry powder. Many ethnic groups the world round use it for adding color to cooked or pickled foods.When turmeric was examined in a laboratory, it was found that the active components were certain chemical compounds, known as curcuminoids. The major curcuminoids are curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin. They are commonly referred to generally as curcumin, and are available commercially now as purified extracts of the turmeric root. In the scientific literature there is a good deal of evidence for the antioxidant activity of curcumin. Curcumin has been shown in research to powerfully scavenge fre...
By: Antioxidants
Lasun Parathas (Garlicky Parathas)
2008-01-26 07:12:00 Garlic is part of the onion family and is packed with antibiotic and antifungal properties, Vitamin B, minerals, and flavanoids! It is believed to have several health benefits and is believed to help prevent heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cancer, and even regulate blood sugar levels.Garlic is used extensively in Indian foods. Its sharp, pungent taste adds much flavour and richness to vegetables, lentils, and curries. It is sometimes though rarely incorporated in Indian breads, and I have often wondered why this is the case. I love different kinds of rotis and parathas and am always experimenting with them. Here's my recipe of Lasun Parathas for Think Spice... Think Garlic!!Ingredients:2 cups whole wheat flour1/3 cup wheat flour for rolling the bread1 tsp ghee (clarified butter)1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped1 tsp cilantro, finely chopped1/4 tsp turmericSalt, to tasteWaterGhee/oil, as neededMethod: Mix all the dry ingredients except the wheat flour for rolling. ...
By: Annarasa
Liver Detox Benefits With Turmeric
2007-12-07 00:00:00 Liver impairment can come about due to poor diet, allergens, pollutants and fatigue. An impaired liver is toxic, congested and sluggish. When that happens its vital functions are impaired. A liver detox has many benefits that can help keep the liver working at its best. Ayurvedic practitioners recommend the use of turmeric ...
Corelle Hearthstone Stoneware Round 16-Piece Set, Service for 4, Turmeric Y
2007-11-16 08:56:00 Corelle Hearthstone Stoneware Round 16-Piece Set, Service for 4,includes 4-each 10-1/2-inch Dinner Plates, 7-1/2-inch Luncheon Plates,20-ounce Soup/Cereal Bowls, 14-ounce Mugs, Turmeric Yellow
Turmeric Mashed Potatoes
2007-11-09 06:44:00 Mashed Potato with turmeric can a wonderful addition to any home cooks repertoire. This Turmeric Mashed Potato recipe is easy - and delicious – so impress your guests at your next dinner party! Ingredients: 4 mid-sized potatoes. 1 cup of milk (approx) 1 tablespoon of butter. Turmeric Method: 1. Peel potatoes, and cook till soft 2. Strain and return to pot, mash with butter and milk whilst
By: Make Some Mash
Turmeric
2007-10-27 10:32:00 Turmeric is botanically known as Curcuma longa, derived from the old Arabic name for the kurkum plant we know better as saffron. Yet this spice is a member of the ginger family and unrelated to saffron. Like ginger, it is the root of the turmeric plant that is used as a spice, usually in a dried form.However, in some areas of the Far East, the fresh turmeric root is used and stored much like ginger. The root is generally peeled to expose its bright yellow flesh, then boiled, dried, and ground into a powder. Turmeric gives ball-park yellow mustard its bright color, is a prime ingredient in Worcestershire sauce, and is also used to color other foods such as butter, cheese, and fruit drinks. It is a favorite in Middle East and Asian foods and spice blends such as curry.Turmeric contains curcumin, a proven anti-allergenic. Especially good for the skin and for enhancing resistance to skin allergies. It also helps support healthy liver function, which aids assimilation and energy levels. ...
By: UHAIII
Ginger-Turmeric Sallops on a Mango-Corn Salsa
2007-10-22 01:43:00 Saffron-Turmeric Scallops on a Mango-Corn Salsa.IngredientsFor the Salsa4 small ears fresh corn on the cob1 mango2 tbsp chopped cilantro1/2 tsp black salt1/2 tsp brown sugar1 limeFor the scallops1 lb large scallops1/2 tsp turmeric1/2 tsp grated ginger1 tsp soy sauce1/2 tsp sugar3 tbsp oil1 tsp cumin seedsMethod of Preparation1. Cut the corn kernels of the cob into a bowl.2. Peel and grate the mango onto the bowl.3. Mix with the remaining ingredients and set aside to let the flavors blend.4. Mix the scallops with the turmeric, ginger and sugar.5. Heat the oil and add the cumin seeds.6. Sear the scallops till lightly browned on both sides (this takes about 5 minutes on each side).7. To serve, place two tsp of the salsa on the plate, top with a few scallops and serve with any side of your choice.b
20 Health Benefits of Turmeric
2007-10-02 08:36:00 Turmeric is one of nature's most powerful healers. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye. The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer's disease. Here are 20 reasons to add turmeric to your diet: 1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns. 2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer. 3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice. 4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide. 5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia. 6. Is a nat...
By: Eat This!
Turmeric
2007-07-22 06:33:00 Several months ago my mother came home with these things that looked like ginger roots, but smaller and thinner. I asked what they were and she said ‘turmeric’. She had bought them for medicinal reasons (we use a lot of herbal and aromatherapy concoctions in my household) but I also knew it had culinary value ...
By: TriniGourmet.com
Turmeric helps fight Alzheimer's - Times of India
2007-07-18 23:07:00 Turmeric helps fight Alzheimer'sTimes of India, India -27 minutes agoNEW DELHI: Curry lovers may be better protected against Alzheimer's, the progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person's memory and ability to … More: continued here
Turmeric compound may help beat brain disease
2007-07-18 12:39:00 New York, July 18 (IANS) Latest research shows that a chemical compound found in turmeric may help beat Alzheimer’s, which is a brain disease that impairs memory.
By: Latest News
Turmeric Lower Cholesterol
2007-06-06 12:52:00 The research on turmeric so far appears to be very favorable. It appears that turmeric mainly affects LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) and triglyceride levels.One study conducted on rabbits fed a high-fat diet showed that turmeric appeared to lower LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides, as well as preventing LDL from being oxidized. Oxidized LDL has been shown to greatly accelerate the formation of atherosclerosis. The cholesterol lowering effects of turmeric have remained consistent in these studies. In fact, one study even concluded that LDL cholesterol was lowered anywhere between one-half and one-third of those subjects consuming turmeric in comparison to those not receiving it.Although this information appears promising, there is one hitch: there are hardly any studies that have looked at the ability or turmeric to lower cholesterol levels in humans. Since it does work in other animals, it may also work in humans. However, the dosage and function of turmeric in hu...
Turmeric Powder
2007-05-31 06:02:00 Ingredients fresh turmericdry turmericMethod Buy thick firm, healthy ones.Wash in plenty of waterDrain water in a large colanderThen dry in strong sun.See that they are absolutely dry and brittle, before you pound.If grinding in a machine, then pound to a semicrushed state by hand, to avoid the blades of the dry grinder from injuring.Dry turmeric in strong sun for an hourSee that they are
Fresh TURMERIC PICKLE.
2007-05-05 03:21:00 Fresh TURMERIC PICKLEThis is made from slices of freshly dug-up turmeric.Turmeric rhizomes are washed thoroughly in water and sliced finely.They are then mixed with ground mustard seeds and added to groundnut or sesame oil seasoned with sputtered mustard and cumin seeds, chilly powder, salt and a little sugar.This mixture is packed in an air-tight container and allowed to stand for 3 weeks, by the end of which the pickle is ready for eating.This simple preparation is very tasty. Besides, because turmeric has proven health benefits, it has great value as a health supplement.Turmeric is a known anti-oxidant and immune-booster. It is good for the skin, helps to heal infections and to prevent cancer.My Name : Dr. Jayashree JoshiEmail me : joshi@herbaltradition.comMy other blogs on blogger are:http://my-unforgettable-cas-es-indianpedi.blogspot.com/http-://alternativetherapies-indianp-edi.blogspot.com/http://astrolo-gical-remedies-indianpedi.blogs-pot.com/http://indianperfumes-i-ndianpedi.blogs...
Cod wrapped with Turmeric Leaf
2007-03-07 11:49:00 I bought a piece of Cod today. Cost me S$9!!! Gees! So Expensive! I was cracking my head on how I'm going to cook this till I saw turmeric leaves. So it's going to be something different today. Guess what? My greedy boy ate half of the Cod and ask for the other half. No, no, no ... that's for 爸爸.Ingredients:Cod, palm size so it's easier to wrapTurmeric Leaf (黄姜叶）A squeeze of limeOil for fryingSeasonings:1 teaspoon Garlic2 teaspoon light soy sauceA dash of black pepperHow to do it:Seasoning Cod for 1/2 hour.Wrap Cod with turmeric leaf. Secure with toothpick.Heat pan with oil.Pan fry Cod for about 10 minutes on each side or till cook.Remove and squeeze in some lime juice.Serve with rice.Love the aroma!! My kitchen sure smell nice after this!! |
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