(Source: Google+ Better Homes & Gardens)
••••CURRY SPICE BENEFITS••••
••••CUMIN AND CORIANDER AND TUMERIC••••
••••POTENT MIX••••
•Curry isn't merely one spice, it's a complex blend that varies from chef to chef, region to region. The common thread is that it offers legit health benefits!!
•Tumeric, a main ingredient, is a powerful anti-inflammatory as are curry regulators cumin, coriander, cinnamon, fenugreek, fennel, nutmeg, saffron and tamarind.
•Curry can lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions linked to inflammation.
••••BRAIN FOOD••••
•Cumin and Tumeric have cognitive benefits. Rich in iron, cumin can help improve blood flow and increased oxygen to the brain, leading to sharper thinking. Studies show Tumeric can help prevent the plaques that hinder brain function in Alzheimer's.
••••STOMACH SOOTHER••••
•Curry staples cumin and fenugreek aid digestion and quell stomach upset. Research has found that coriander might destroy food-borne bacteria, including E. coli, and help prevent food poisoning. Ginger had long been shown to ease nausea.
••••SHAKE IT UP••••
•It's an easy way to add kick to your side dishes and snacks: Sprinkle curry powder on vegetables, popcorn, and baked fries; even mix in to ketchup or mayonnaise; and thanks to it's hint of sweet, you can try blending it in to smoothies for bonus health benefits!!
