{"id":345831,"date":"2014-02-13T08:10:22","date_gmt":"2014-02-13T00:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/the-5-benefits-of-tumeric-345831.html"},"modified":"2019-05-04T12:02:59","modified_gmt":"2019-05-04T04:02:59","slug":"the-5-benefits-of-tumeric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/galerie\/the-5-benefits-of-tumeric-345831.html","title":{"rendered":"The 5 benefits of tumeric"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/6-reasons-you-should-garnish-your-dishes-with-garlic\/\">garlic<\/a>, grapes, asparagus and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/chocolate-is-good-for-you\/\">chocolate<\/a>, turmeric is a wealth of good things.<\/p>  <p><strong>1)\u00a0 Regulating digestion<\/strong><\/p> <p>Used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine to regulate digestive disorders, it protects the stomach lining against chafing by boosting production of mucus, which also promotes easy digestion. The yellow root, whose powder lends the rich hues to Indian <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/recipe-thai-green-curry\/\">curries<\/a>, also stimulates the digestion of fats. Furthermore, it fights liver problems, particularly by reducing the toxic effects of alcohol and drugs.<\/p>  <p><strong>2)\u00a0 Acting as an ANTI-CANCER weapon<\/strong><br \/> Turmeric inhibits the growth of cancer cells. This achievement is demonstrated in numerous scientific studies, appearing to be a result of the activity of one of its main pigments, curcumin. Taken in high doses, it reduces the volume of certain breast and pancreatic tumors by more than half. It also said to have an effect on some very aggressive brain tumors (glioblastomas).<\/p>  <p><strong>3)\u00a0 The winning duo<\/strong><br \/> The medicinal properties of turmeric are not inhibited by heat. On the contrary, this spice is more effective after being heated slightly. And for it to be properly absorbed by the body, it is better to also include some pepper, one of the key molecules - piperine \u2013 which increases the absorption of curcumin by 154%! To prevent deterioration, keep the spice in an airtight metal box or an opaque glass bottle. Similarly, it is preferable to but it straight from the grocer\u2019s or market, rather than in a store, where it may have lingered for months on the shelves. Your best option is to buy it fresh (Indian spice shops, some food stores ...) and then let it dry and grind it yourself.<\/p>  <p><strong>4)\u00a0 The right dose<\/strong><br \/> It is useless to just gorge on turmeric. If too much is absorbed into the system, it may casue irritation, cause nausea or exacerbate the effects of certain medications (anticoagulants, heparin or aspirin). To enjoy its benefits, one to two teaspoons a day is enough. You can sprinkle all the dishes, add to fish soups and broths, or water for cooking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/bavette-pasta-with-prawns-pesto-genovese-potatoes-and-green-beans\/\">pasta<\/a> or rice.<\/p>  <p><strong>5)\u00a0 Recipes<\/strong><br \/> <strong>Infused in a tonic\u2026 <br \/> <\/strong>Cut 1cm strips of fresh turmeric and 1cm peeled ginger. Leave to infuse for 5 minutes in a small saucepan of simmering water, then strain and drink immediately. The spiciness can be allayed by adding a spoonful of honey.<\/p> <p><strong>\u2026or a smooth sauce<br \/> <\/strong>Mix yogurt, 6 mint leaves or chopped fresh coriander, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, turmeric powder, a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of pepper in a bowl. It makes a great dressing for dipping veggie sticks, as an appetizer, a spicy cucumber masala, or to top some fish or grilled meat.<\/p>  <p><em>Sylvia Vaisman<\/em><\/p>  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The star spice in healthy cooking - it brings colour and a hint of whimsy to the table. Ideal for keeping fit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":8090,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"The star spice in healthy cooking, it brings colour and a hint of whimsy to the table. 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