The Spice that Ignites Your Body's Astonishing Immune System
5 to 8 times stronger than vitamin E and stronger than vitamin C, this 'antioxidant breakthrough' may help boost your immunity, maintain normal cholesterol levels, and put the brakes on aging.
In lab tests, the active ingredient in turmeric, called curcumin, can enhance the cancer-fighting power of treatment with TRAIL, a naturally occurring molecule that helps kill cancer cells.
TRAIL stands for tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand.
In an experiment with human prostate cancer cells in a laboratory dish, the combination treatment killed off two to three times more cells than either treatment alone.
Curcumin may block the progression of multiple sclerosis.
May benefit children against leukemia. Curcumin inhibits the multiplication of leukemia cells in laboratory studies and seems to protect against damage caused by cigarette smoke and eating certain processed foods.
5 ways to cook with Tumeric Powder:
1. Add turmeric, curry powder, cayenne pepper and ginger to a potato salad to give it a spicy and savory kick. Use about half a teaspoon of the turmeric and cayenne pepper and a teaspoon of the curry powder and ginger.
2. Use turmeric in any recipe for Worcestershire sauce to add some heat. Use about a half teaspoon to a teaspoon.
3. Throw some turmeric, along with cayenne pepper, onion and garlic powder and a couple of bouillon cubes, in with your rice and you'll get delicious yellow colored rice. For each cup of rice use 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric, a pinch of the cayenne pepper, 1/8 teaspoon of garlic pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder and 3 bouillon cubes.
4. Adding turmeric, along with spices like cayenne or chili powder, to a pickling recipe can make deliciously spicy pickles. Use about a tablespoon of the turmeric and about a quarter tablespoon of the cayenne or chili
5. Combine 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt to make a quick curry powder that goes great with chicken or vegetables.
All Natural
No Preservatives
No Additives
No Anti-Caking Agents
No Fillers
No M.S.G.
Hand Blended in Small Batches
Net Wt 10 -14oz