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Turmeric is the root of the Curcuma longa plant, dried and ground into a powder. It has a bitter and sweet taste. It is very healthy for you. Researcher Bharat Aggarwal was responsible for the ground breaking 1995 discovery that curcumin, the active phytonutrient in this spice, actually interferes with the growth of tumors.
While there is not clinical proof yet that turmeric can prevent cancer, a 2009 Chinese study suggests it is effective in inhibiting the metastasizing of melanoma cells. A recent California, Los Angeles research study also indicates that turmeric may help the immune system clear the brain of amyloid beta, which form the plaques found in Alzheimer’s disease. Aggarwal says that curcumin has the ability to turn off a “master switch” of inflammation in the body, and he recommends eating a tespoon or two of this great spice everyday for to achieve optimal health.
How to cook with it – turmeric is used extensively in Indian, Moroccan and Thai cuisines, goes well with chicken, potatoes, rice, mustard and with most other spices like coriander, ginger and cumin. It’s the base spice in creating curry,so, remember to cook with more curry to get these important health benefits.