20 Benefits of Turmeric

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 amyloid 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.

Once you start using golden paste on a regular basis, it's fun to find new ways to use it in recipes. My favorite way to use it is to add a pinch of it to egg salad. It adds a nice flavor and gives the egg salad a rich yellow hue.

Contraindications: Turmeric should not be used by people with gallstones or bile obstruction. Though turmeric is often used by pregnant women, it is important to consult with a doctor before doing so as turmeric can be a uterine stimulant.

GOLDEN PASTE RECIPE BY DR. DOUG ENGLISH

http://www.turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-recipes-golden-paste/

 

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.

Make sure you get the Organic one. I use this brand for my dog and will be using the same for myself

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KENTUCKY HORSE RACE PIE

Version I:

2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 to 4 tablespoons Kentucky Bourbon
1/4 cup corn starch
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate bits

 

Combine the eggs, sugar, melted butter and bourbon. Add the cornstarch to the mixture, blending in slowly.Stir in the pecans and chocolate bits. Pour into an unbaked 9 inch pie shell.
Bake in a pre-heated 350°F oven for approximately 45 minutes.

Version II:

1 1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons flour
6 eggs, beaten by hand
1 1/2 cups butter, melted
1/3 cup Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, stir in
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped

 

Combine ingredients and pour into two unbaked pie shells.Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Makes two pies.

Easy Baked Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds 100% ground turkey breast
• 1/2 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup carrot
• 1/4 cup onion
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Dash of red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Finely mince carrot and onion by hand or in a food processor and then combine all ingredients. Use your hands to gently mix.
Shape meatballs into 2-tablespoon-sized-balls and place on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, checking at 30 minutes to ensure there is no pink in the middle of the meatballs. Cook for 5 more minutes if needed.
Serve with pasta or spaghetti squash, and your favorite tomato sauce. You can veg it up by adding sautéed onion, zucchini, red pepper, and grape tomatoes.
You can freeze the meatballs in a plastic bag in the freezer for up to 3 months, letting them defrost in the fridge or microwave before eating.

Nutrition Information
Serves: 12  |  Serving Size: 4 small meatballs
Per serving: Calories: 142; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 92mg; Sodium: 298mg; Total Carbohydrate: 4g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugars: 1g; Protein: 16g

The Best Pork Chop Dinner - EVER!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 pork loin chops with bone
• 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 can mushroom, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 potatoes, unpeeled,cut into thin slices
• 1 onion, sliced
• chopped parsley

Directions

1. Heat butter and oil in large skillet.
2. Brown pork chops on both sides. Set aside.
3. Combine soup, mushrooms, mustard, chicken broth, garlic, salt, basil and pepper in slow cooker.
4. Add potatoes and onion, stirring to coat.
5. Place pork chops on top of potato mixture.
6. Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours or on High 4 to 5 hours.
7. Sprinkle with parsley.

Fluffy Mint Dessert

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) package cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
• 2 (12 ounce) cartons frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 cups colored miniature marshmallows
• 1 1/3 cups mini white chocolate pastel after dinner mints ( NOT buttermints)

Directions

1. Reserve 1/4 cup of crushed cookies for garnish.
2. Combine the remaining cookies with butter; press into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
3. Fold together whipped topping, marshmallows, and mints; pour over crust.
4. Garnish with reserved cookies.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days before serving.

Cherry Gelatin Supreme

Ingredients

• 2 cups water, divided
• 1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
• 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Directions

• 1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Stir in cherry gelatin until dissolved. Stir in pie filling. Pour into an 11x7-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
• 2. In a small saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Stir in lemon gelatin until dissolved. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Beat in lemon gelatin and pineapple. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
• 3. Fold in the marshmallows and whipped cream. Spoon over cherry layer; sprinkle with pecans. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts

1 piece: 248 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Apple Slab Pie

Ingredients

Pie

1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

1/2 cup sugar

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons apple pie spice or ground cinnamon

9 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (9 medium)

Streusel

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats

1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces 

 

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 425°F. Remove pie crusts from pouches. On lightly floured surface, unroll and stack crusts one on top of the other. Roll to 17x12-inch rectangle.
• 2

  Fit crust into ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, pressing into corners. Fold extra crust even with edges of pan.
• 3

  In large bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and apple pie spice. Stir in apples to coat. Spoon apple mixture into crust-lined pan.
• 4

  In medium bowl, mix Streusel ingredients, cutting in butter with fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over apples.
• 5

  Bake 33 to 38 minutes or until crust is golden brown, filling is bubbling and streusel is browned. Cool on cooling rack 45 minutes before serving.