While flavor alone is usually enough to get most cooks to use
savory herbs and spices, now research is giving us even more reason to
spice up our meals. Government and university studies have confirmed
that many herbs and spices have substantial health benefits.
Who
would have thought that oregano, ginger or cinnamon could have potent
disease-fighting capabilities, or that chile peppers can help to prevent
cancers, relieve pain, or lower cholesterol? In fact many spices have
much higher levels of antioxidants, and more vitamins and minerals, than
the foods we add them to.
Here are just a few of the "super-spices" that are probably taking up residence in your spice cabinet right now.
Oregano
Due
to its high content of phenolic acids and flavonoids, oregano has some
the highest levels of disease-fighting antioxidants of ANY food. Its
antioxidant levels are several times those of blueberries, green tea, or
oranges, for example. It's also a very effective antiseptic. Two of its
prime chemical compounds, thymol and carvacrol, are powerful natural
germ-fighters, used in products like Listerine and Gold Bond Powder.
Cinnamon
If
spices were doctors, cinnamon would be a general practitioner. For more
than 1,000 years, it has been recognized as a digestive aid,
painkiller, and antiseptic. In addition, recent studies have confirmed
its ability to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, improve brain
function, and even to help control blood sugar levels in people with
type-2 diabetes. Plus, it's loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants.
Ginger
Another
spice with far-ranging health benefits is ginger, used for centuries as
an effective digestive aid, painkiller, and germ-fighter. Studies have
shown that its anti-inflammatory benefit may prove useful in fighting
heart disease, reducing cholesterol, battling several types of cancers,
reducing the effects of Alzheimer's disease and relieving the pain of
arthritis. And, its high level of antioxidants can protect our cells
from all types of disease.
Chili Peppers
There
are many varieties of chili peppers, the fiery spice used extensively
in Mexican and Indian cooking. The heat is produced by a compound called
capsaicin, recognized as a potent anti-inflammatory agent. Capsaicin is
found in many topical products used to relieve muscle aches and joint
pain. Not only does it relieve pain, but it also helps with weight loss.
It does so by increasing the heat in our body, which increases
metabolism and burns calories.
Recently capsaicin has been used in
over-the-counter medications for sinus congestion. Chiles have also
been thought to help control cholesterol, prevent cancer growth, and
boost immune system function.
Turmeric
Turmeric
contains an anti-inflammatory compound known as curcumin, which has
been proven to be a highly effective pain-killer. Currently, a number of
promising clinical trials are underway, studying the effects of
curcumin on various diseases, including several different cancers,
psoriasis, and Alzheimer's disease. Turmeric is also thought to provide
some relief for inflammatory bowel diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and
cystic fibrosis.
Parsley
Parsley is the
Rodney Dangerfield of this list - it just doesn't get the respect it
deserves. Far more than just a garnish, parsley has important health
benefits. The herb is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, & K,
it's loaded with powerful antioxidants, and recent animal studies
indicate that parsley shows great promise in its ability to neutralize
the growth of cancer cells.
As research continues, we're sure to
learn of more amazing benefits from the world of spices. In the
meantime, it's good to know that what tastes so good is also so good for
us.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014
How Turmeric Helped Cure My Prostate Cancer and Turmeric Health Benefits
8:39:00 AM
Turmeric helped save my life. In 2012 I was diagnosed with Prostate
Cancer. As you can imagine being told you have cancer is not a pleasant
experience. Fortunately I had just started a 10 week secondment in a
remote area of Western Australia when my doctor gave me the news over
the phone.
When I say that was fortunate, I mean it gave me and my
partner Joy the chance to do lots of research before deciding a course
of action. Poor Joy had to experience being on her own for 10 weeks
after I told her of the diagnosis during the first week I was away. Not
something you want to hear from your partner when you wont see them for
10 weeks.
But as I say it gave us both the chance to think about
it without making a knee jerk reaction to the news and heading for
surgery or chemotherapy or radiation straight away. Which is what my
doctor was hinting at.
Having your prostate removed can cause all
kinds of complications to your nerves around your waterworks and that is
not something I wanted to experience.
WHAT I DISCOVERED
The
research we did brought me to the conclusion that there were better and
more natural ways to deal with the situation rather than the
conventional way. And they involved no invasive surgery, chemicals or
hospitalization.
Joy had heard about a guy named Don Tolman and he
was coming to the Gold Coast for a seminar shortly after I was due to
get back.
Don is known as the Whole Food Cowboy and his knowledge
and insights on the human body blew me away. I learned so much in a very
short time from Don.
As a result I changed my diet, did even more exercise, lots of water, sunshine, fresh air and meditation.
Don gave me what I like to call the secret weapon to cure prostate cancer. I would like to share it with you.
THE SECRET WEAPON DIET
Every
morning for 90 days have a bowl of oats (porridge) with flaxseeds and a
lemon squeezed into it. One teaspoon of wheatgerm oil and then add hot
water. I also added a banana to mine. Then eat broccoli for lunch (raw
or lightly steamed and pour it with Coconut Oil or Extra virgin Olive
Oil. As for drinking my favourite smoothie is banana, blueberries,
almond milk and Turmeric.
Then morning and night I have what is known as Cabala Juice. That is
freshly squeezed carrot x 3, apples x 3 1 x beetroot, 1 by lemon with
the skin on if organic and snack on Brazil nuts throughout the day.
They
are the main ingredients. You can also have as much fruit and
vegetables as you like on top of that, but cut out sugar and any
processed foods and dairy apart from organic butter. Thick heavy
wholemeal or multi grain bread is also OK.
So that's what I ate
for 90 days. In fact that's what I still eat and drink most days now.
And I often fast either intermittently or for 3 to 7 days.
And the great news is I am cancer free. 100 percent healthy and never felt better.
So
I can safely say with my experience the above eating protocol worked
wonders for me. Turmeric was a huge part of that so lets find out more
about it.
Many experts are calling Turmeric a superfood - well
truth is any fruit or vegetable is a super food, even your average apple
is a super food... so don't get carried away when you hear about the
latest fad superfood.
Fruit and vegetables are all superfoods!
Firstly, what is Turmeric? It is a herbaceous perennial plant that is actually part of the ginger family...
and its roots look identical to the ginger root except for its bright orange color of turmeric.
Turmeric is also known as Kurkuma and very similar to another plant from India called Boswellia.
TURMERIC HEALTH BENEFITS
Here are a few -
- Has amazing anti-inflammatory properties and it will help with arthritis
- it has antioxidant properties to fight free radicals
- Anti tumor properties to fight cancerous cells and hinder their growth.
- It is a great and natural teeth whitener
- Can be used as a face mask to clear up sun spots, scars, acne etc
So don't just take my word for it go out and try some and
use it yourself... it helped to heal Prostate Cancer for me. The health
benefits for Turmeric are astounding.
Turmeric rocks!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
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