(pictured: Cabbage, Mushroom and Tomato Curry)
Here is an interesting abstract that agrees with what I read about combining turmeric and black pepper in “Anticancer”. I will continue to sauté my turmeric in a little oil with a generous amount of black pepper to make the health benefits of the turmeric more readily absorbed in the body as the doctor outlines in "Anticancer".
For those of you that like Indian food here is another study that suggests Indian food is good for your health, and well as your taste buds. If something as simple as eating Indian food and being certain to combine turmeric and black can have a protective benefit regarding breast health I for one and more than happy to consume more Indian food.
Looking at that photo, I really want to make that, but I can't eat mushrooms (I have some kind of gastrointestinal reaction to them). Can you suggest a replacement? Thanks! Matt
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the abstract. I've also read that turmeric can help with muscle soreness so I have been adding it to eggwhite omelets post weight lifting on weekends. Not sure it really helps b/c I'm still sore, but sounds like I'm getting other benefits regardless!
ReplyDeleteMatt,
ReplyDeleteI think eggplant slices would make a nice substitute. I recently picked up some dehydrated eggplant at the Asian market. That would probably be perfect here and would have a very similar "mushroom chew".
If you aren't an eggplant fan you could use some thinly sliced seitan which would also provide a similar texture to the shitakes.
Alicia
Heather,
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard about turmeric and muscle soreness before. Thanks for sharing it. If I see anything else on that topic I will be certain to let you know.
I have seen many articles that indicate that consuming turmeric is associated with a reduction in Alzheimer's. Turmeric is apparently good for many things. I try to use it whenever I can.
According to the MD that wrote "Anticancer" you need to saute it in a little oil and with plenty of freshly ground black pepper to better absorb it.
Alicia
It's always nice to have another excuse to eat Indian food!
ReplyDeleteI have read that consuming turmeric also reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
Janet,
ReplyDeleteIf I remember correctly consuming turmeric is associated with a reduction of all forms of cancer. But the study I was linking to today only focused on breast cancer.
I am with you, any excuse to eat more Indian food works for me too. Italian food is my first love but Indian is a close second.
Nice looking soup post today, BTW.
Alicia
I recently read about the benefits of tumeric, but I wasn't aware of the benefits of black pepper (apart from making things taste better). Thanks for posting that.
ReplyDeleteBeatrice,
ReplyDeleteI am a big believer in the notion that food is medicine. Whenever I come across articles about food and nutrition (from reputable sources) I write a quick post and link to the source.
Thank you for letting me know you are interested in that sort of post. Sometimes I think it is misplaced on a food blog, but there is always a food link .... which is how I justify it in my mind.
Alicia