Breast cancer and turmeric

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I received a call from the other day, a good friend of thirty years, has suffered with the devastating effects of a virulent form of breast cancer. She wanted to ask me what they are reviewed breast cancer, which is read. Among the exhibitions and informative articles on the treatment of breast cancer, is a recommendation that is also something of turmeric in their diet, and wanted to know what it is and how to incorporate it in the simplestto plan their meals. I was so happy to oblige them with information, because I think that can really help!

Turmeric is the yellow spice that gives mustard its characteristic yellow color and is used in Indian curry. It comes from the root of the plant Curcuma Longa, and is sometimes referred to as "Indian saffron". It originated in India and Southeast Asia, although its hot, spicy flavor from around the world. Although turmeric is used by thousands of years, was recently addedthe list of "super" foods for a number of reasons:

Anti-inflammatory

Inflammation is your body's response to cellular injury that, if prolonged, may cause the disease. The pigment in turmeric, called "curcumin," has been shown that effective anti-inflammatory without the side effects of many drugs that are sold for this purpose. According to a study conducted at the University of Michigan, curcumin in cells and makes them well so that the cellMembranes have a better control of substances flowing into and out of the cell, and thus have a protective effect against cancer and infections. This has implications in the prevention of cancer, arthritis and other diseases.

Antioxidant

The curcumin in turmeric has anti-oxidant capacity that protects the body against cell damage caused by free radicals. The bright yellow color of turmeric is an indication of its antioxidant properties, as the bright pigmentsfood seem to have this protective effect.

Aids in liver detoxification

The liver works hard 24 / 7 to keep your body from all toxic substances that you inhale, absorb and showing off your body. There are strong indications that curcumin in turmeric may help the liver to detoxify certain toxic chemicals present. This is important, since our air, water and food, more and more toxic.

Cancer Prevention

Because of its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and detoxifyingProperties can help, curcumin found in turmeric, protects against cancer. There is also evidence that curcumin helps the body to destroy cancer cells and therefore growth of tumors can be verified. There have been studies that show that people who consume turmeric regularly in a lower incidence of breast, prostate, colon and lung.

Help in the prevention of Alzheimer's

As the aging population, increases the concern about the incidence of mental disorders such asAlzheimer's disease. A series of studies that show that some compounds in turmeric may affect the ability of your body to ward off Alzheimer's, including the promotion affect your immune system gene, the brain and the improvement of chemistry. Interestingly, the incidence of this devastating condition is very low among the elderly in India, and this may be, at least in part, for the daily intake of turmeric curry foods that are very popular in IndiaKitchen.

Helps the heart

Curcumin found in turmeric has proven to eliminate your body to the "bad" cholesterol (LDL), as well as help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. This protects the blood vessels from damage and helps prevent the accumulation of plaques in arteries. This is to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other cardiovascular disease significantly.

To control weight, too!

A recent study showed that curcumin could also play a rolein weight control! Apparently, curcumin found in turmeric may help the formation of body fat slowly, although a significant portion is absorbed into fat in the diet. Although I am not recommending a new "turmeric Weight Loss Plan", including turmeric in your diet can only help, especially when considering all its other advantages.

What about vitamins and minerals?

Like many other herbs and spices, turmeric is a good source of minerals, manganese. It also has significant amounts ofIron, potassium and vitamin B6.

How do I get turmeric in my diet?

Although some fine Indian curry to enjoy a road that can be achieved with a little 'of turmeric in your diet, is not the only way. In fact, the curry powder, turmeric, often have less in them than you might think.

Here are some ideas for the integration of turmeric in your diet:

You can make tea with a teaspoon of powdered turmeric Simmering about four cups of boiling water for about 10 minutes. Strainsweeten the tea and, if desired. (There are also commercial turmeric tea available if you prefer.) A few packets of ginger or ginger tea can be added for additional performance and taste.

Add turmeric to egg salad, deviled eggs and pasta salads. Add turmeric to soups, chili, meatloaf or sloppy Joes. Turmeric is a good seasoning for steamed cauliflower with a little oil and salt. Found to contain the Indian and Indonesian dishes, brown rice, turmeric or curryPowder. (If you want curry powder, turmeric, you can add some extra.)

My friend with breast cancer, she wondered if he could take, turmeric as a supplement. This is of course a possibility, but with all the pills, is already, why add more when it integrates so many ways, turmeric in their diet? I also want to integrate within a curcumin ", as the whole food chain may be necessary to have suspected all the benefits that wonderful.

Although I am glad that my friendTurmeric is added, have their own system, I can not say that turmeric is a cure for breast cancer. But every little thing we can do to our bodies in the fight against this disease is wild, a step on the road towards them. In the case of turmeric, is obtained for the hot taste along with many advantages.