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On Cooking a Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Curcumin suppresses growth and induces apoptosis in primary effusion lymphoma
Efficacy and safety of Curcuma domestica extracts in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Curcumin: the Indian solid gold
Cancer.org
5 Spices, 50 Dishes: Simple Indian Recipes Using Five Common Spices
McCormick Research Institute
New York Times
Kitchen Cabinet Cures
Today's Dietitian
101 Cookbooks
Ancestral Chef
Dr. Weil
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Overview
Turmeric, also known as Indian saffron, is produced from a tropical plant related to ginger. Turmeric is commonly ground into a bright yellow powder, and it's used traditionally as a flavoring and coloring agent in South Asian cuisines. The spice has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to treat inflammatory, digestive and skin diseases and to fight infections. Research shows that curcumin, a compound in turmeric, may help prevent the growth of cancer cells and ease joint pain in osteoarthritis. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant power of turmeric may also help prevent chronic diseases ranging from allergies to diabetes to Alzheimer's. The good news is that turmeric is widely available in grocery stores and simple to use in everyday cooking. Read on for seven easy recipes and ideas for adding this beneficial spice to your life.
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1 of 9
Overview
Turmeric, also known as Indian saffron, is produced from a tropical plant related to ginger. Turmeric is commonly ground into a bright yellow powder, and it's used traditionally as a flavoring and coloring agent in South Asian cuisines. The spice has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to treat inflammatory, digestive and skin diseases and to fight infections. Research shows that curcumin, a compound in turmeric, may help prevent the growth of cancer cells and ease joint pain in osteoarthritis. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant power of turmeric may also help prevent chronic diseases ranging from allergies to diabetes to Alzheimer's. The good news is that turmeric is widely available in grocery stores and simple to use in everyday cooking. Read on for seven easy recipes and ideas for adding this beneficial spice to your life.
Image Credit: Robbie Ewing/Flickr RF/Getty Images
Overview
Turmeric, also known as Indian saffron, is produced from a tropical plant related to ginger. Turmeric is commonly ground into a bright yellow powder, and it’s used traditionally as a flavoring and coloring agent in South Asian cuisines. The spice has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to treat inflammatory, digestive and skin diseases and to fight infections. Research shows that curcumin, a compound in turmeric, may help prevent the growth of cancer cells and ease joint pain in osteoarthritis. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant power of turmeric may also help prevent chronic diseases ranging from allergies to diabetes to Alzheimer’s. The good news is that turmeric is widely available in grocery stores and simple to use in everyday cooking. Read on for seven easy recipes and ideas for adding this beneficial spice to your life.
Image Credit: Robbie Ewing/Flickr RF/Getty Images
1. Enhance Your Scrambled Eggs
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2. Make a Golden Smoothie
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3. Colorful, Butter-Free Popcorn
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4. Add Warm Spice to Poultry, Meat and Seafood
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5. Season Roasted Vegetables
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6. Spice Up Soups
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7. Soothe With a Latte
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On Cooking a Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Curcumin suppresses growth and induces apoptosis in primary effusion lymphoma
Efficacy and safety of Curcuma domestica extracts in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Curcumin: the Indian solid gold
Cancer.org
5 Spices, 50 Dishes: Simple Indian Recipes Using Five Common Spices
McCormick Research Institute
New York Times
Kitchen Cabinet Cures
Today's Dietitian
101 Cookbooks
Ancestral Chef
Dr. Weil
