Turmeric is one of nature's most powerful healers. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye.
The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer's disease.
Here are 20 reasons to add turmeric to your diet:
1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.
7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.
10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.
11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.
17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.
18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
Nutmeg and mace spice contains many plant-derived chemical compounds that are known to have been anti-oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting properties.
The spicy nut contains fixed oil trimyristin and many essential volatile oils such as which gives a sweet aromatic flavor to nutmeg such as myristicin, elemicin, eugenol and safrole. The other volatile-oils are pinene, camphene, dipentene, cineole, linalool, sabinene, safrole, terpeniol.
The active principles in nutmeg have many therapeutic applications in many traditional medicines as anti-fungal, anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, digestive, and carminative functions.
This spice is a good source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese and copper are used by the body as co-factors for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Iron is essential for red blood cell production and as a co-factor for cytochrome oxidases enzymes.
It is also rich in many vital B-complex vitamins, including vitamin C, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin A and many flavonoid anti-oxidants like beta-carotene and cryptoxanthin that are essential for optimum health.
Turmeric powder is a bright yellow powder made by dry grinding of mature turmeric rhizomes (underground stems). The use of turmeric for coloring and flavoring food, for cosmetic purposes and for medicinal properties dates back to the ancient Vedic culture of India. Used in almost all Indian curries, this spice has almost no calories (1 tablespoon = 24 calories) and zero cholesterol. It is rich in dietary fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6.
Health Benefits of Turmeric
The wide range of turmeric health benefits come mainly from its main ingredient, curcumin. This widely researched component of turmeric is highly therapeutic and is used in various drugs and pharmaceutics mainly because of its immunity boosting and anti-oxidant properties.
Boosting Immunity – Curcumin has a huge therapeutic value and boosting immunity is one of the most important properties of curcumin.
“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
Anti-inflammatory and Anti-oxidant Property – Free radical causing oxidative damage of DNA and proteins are associated with a variety of chronic diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases. Curcumin plays an important role in curbing these conditions.
Cassia is an aromatic bark, similar to cinnamon, but differing in strength and quality. Its bark is darker, thicker and coarser, and the corky outer bark is often left on. The outer surface is rough and grayish brown, the inside barks is smoother and reddish-brown. It is less costly than cinnamon and is often sold ground as cinnamon. When buying as sticks, cinnamon rolls into a single quill while cassia is rolled from both sides toward the centre so that they end up resembling scrolls. Cassia buds. Cassia buds resemble cloves. They are the dried unripe fruits about 14 mm (1/2 in) long and half as wide. It is native to Burma and grown in China, Indo-China, the East and West Indies and Central America.
One of the oldest spices known to man. It has a strong characteristic aroma and flavor. We may sometimes hear cinnamon refer to as cassia. This term is used to distinguish between the Southeast Asia and the Ceylon type of cinnamon. Almost all of the cinnamon consumed in the United States is derived from trees grown in Southeast Asia. Nowadays cinnamon is used to flavor bakery and dairy products, as well as drinks.
Cassia-cinnamon is such a familiar and beloved spice it needs little introduction. A global favorite for its delicious aromatic flavor.
Red chili powder can set the taste buds on fire, and sometimes the tummy too! It is basically a spice blend consisting of one or two types of dried red chilies that are ground and pulverized into a fine powder. It is generally used to add spice to otherwise bland foods.
Culinary Uses
- Chili powder is commonly used in Indian cuisine to make foods spicier.
- Used it moderation it adds a lovely red glow and sharp flavour to dishes without making it unpalatable.
Finna Condiment.
Available variants: Rawit Chilli 12x180gr, Green Chilli 12x190gr, Shallot Chilli12x190gr, Shrimp Chilli 12x190gr, Anchovy Chilli 12x180gr, Hot Chilli 12x190gr, Candlenut Chilli 12x180gr. Packaging in Jar and Sachet. Product is Manufactured by PT. Sekar Laut, Tbk.
Enak Eco Instant Seasoning.
Available: Pecel, Gado-Gado, Chicken Satay Sauce, Satay Beef Sauce. Packaging box in (24x200gr). Product is Manufactured by PT Enak Jaya Makmur.
Bamboe Instant Seasoning.
Available variants Flavor : Indonesian Gulai Curry Soup, Sweet & Sour Vegetable Soup, Indonesian Beef Soto Soup, Liver In Chili Gravy, Javanese Curry, Indonesian Yellow Fragrant Rice, Indonesian Chicken Soup, Indonesian Fried Chicken, Indonesian White Curry, Indonesian Beef Rendang, Indonesian Fried Noodle, Javanese Frice Rice, Indonesian Fried Rice, Javanese Tongseng Stew, Indonesian Braised Beef/Chicken, Indonesian Balado Spices, Indonesian Vegetable Stew.
1 carton contains 192pcs (24pcs x 8box).
Product is Manufactured by PT Bamboe Indonesia.
Foodix tastemaker biryani masala seasoning can be added to a variety of foods like fried rice, biryani, noodles to deliver distinctive flavor and texture and provide robust taste in the foods. Add the tastemaker fried rice masala of the pack to the fried vegetables. Add 1 kg of cooked rice/ noodles/ pasta / vermicelli and cook for two minutes in medium flame.
Foodix veg/ chicken biryani masala contains no added chemicals.no added preservatives and no added taste enhancers like MSG (Monosodium Glutamate). Add delicious taste to everyday cooked food. Foodix tastemaker fried rice mix is a signature masala to add magical flavour in your everyday food.
Stir fry vegetables (Onion, Carrot, Beans , Cabbage)in oil of your choice. Add the biryani masala of this pack to the fried vegetables. Your delicious dish is ready to relish! Fried rice mix can be used as seasonings or marinades for fresh vegetables and fruits.
Fried rice masala can be used as seasoning for popcorn, nachos and all fried chips. With an extraordinary blend of flavorful spices, Foodix's tastemaker biryani masala makes everything taste great. Everyday food comes more yummier & tastier.
Naturally pure, 100% Vegetarian noodles masala powder. A fortified Foodix taste enhancer fried rice mix that can be used across different cuisines in India. It is unique & efficiently enhances the taste inherent in the food ingredients already present.
