Turmeric is a culinary spice that contains the powerful cancer-fighting polyphenol curcumin. There are at least 30 published studies showing curcumin’s ability to inhibit the growth of various cancers including: bone cancer, breast cancer, brain tumors, colon, liver, pancreatic, stomach, bladder, kidney, prostate, leukemia, ovarian, melanoma and more!
Turmeric has been traditionally used in Asian cultures as an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, digestive aid, and liver tonic.
Researchers have found that curcumin can positively affect more than 100 different pathways once it enters the cell. If there was a drug that could do that it would cost a fortune!
One of its greatest benefits comes from its ability to induce apoptosis (natural cell death) in cancer cells.
More benefits:
- Helps prevent angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels necessary for a tumor to grow)
- Helps destroy mutated cancer cells so they cannot spread throughout the body
- Helps to destroy cancer cells while promoting healthy cell function
The challenge becomes that our bodies are not able to absorb curcumin properly to get these important benefits.
So how do we make it more bioavailable? Mix it with black pepper (contains piperine, which has been shown to increase bioavailability by 2000%)
What are some ways to incorporate this anti-cancer spice into your diet?
- Sprinkle turmeric powder on scrambled eggs or an omelet
- Add 1 to 2 teaspoons to soups or stews
- Add 1 teaspoon to your favorite hummus
- Add to sautéed vegetables
- Take as a supplement (look for one with piperine or black pepper extract that has GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) label on it. I would also call the manufacturer to make sure it was tested for lead)
Golden Turmeric Tea:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric mixed with black pepper to taste
- Stevia to taste (I recommend Sweet Leaf Drops)
In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk and warm through over medium heat, for about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in ghee, turmeric, and stevia. Warm until heated through, for about 2-3 minutes longer.
Hope this inspires you to add turmeric to your spice rack and to your daily diet!
Love and good health!
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References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5664031/
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/06/13/this-powerful-herb-changes-your-genes-to-combat-cancer.aspx
