There seems to be no end to the benefits of this aromatic yellow spice! This latest analysis looks at skin health, gene transcription, angiogenesis, apoptosis (natural cell death), inflammation and allergy.
Biological effects of curcumin and its role in cancer chemoprevention and therapy
The authors note that it is not easy to absorb turmeric supplements: just sticking the powder in a pill is apparently not enough. Make sure that you are getting a product that has been studied for its effect and absorbability like (Ta-ta) the one I offer here:
Curcumin C3 Complex by Sabinsa
I am reprinting a recipe from a previous report on Turmeric. You will note it contains some fats: there is a suggestion that Turmeric is best absorbed in the presence of Fatty Acids, which help its entry into the cells.
Here is a delicious way to add turmeric to your cooking.
Take 1 cup brown rice, and rinse it. This is to remove some of the starch. Set it to drain.
Heat 1 tblsp ghee or coconut oil in the bottom of your rice saucepan. Chop app. half a cup of onion. If you have black mustard seeds, put 1 tsp in the hot oil until they begin to pop. Add onion, and cook on medium heat until limp. Add 1/2 tblsp turmeric. Add rice, and stir until all is coated with oil and turmeric.
Add two cups of water, and cover. Cook over low heat for 45 minutes, turn off heat and let sit for 10 minutes more without uncovering.
