Krystal Ga
I bought some and don't know what to do with it! Every recipe calls for powder. I am interested in dietary ideas as well as cosmetic and medicinal.
Answer
Use fresh turmeric just like ginger. Peel it, grate it and add along with ginger and garlic in your curries. The amount of fresh tumeric would be about 1"x1" per teaspoon of dtied turmeric powder.
Fresh Turmeric can also be used to make Chutney just like, fresh ginger.
One thing you do not want to do is dry it out and than grind it to a powder. The fresh mature ginger needs to be boiled to a pukp and than dried and ground to make Turmeric powder.
You can always grind fresh turmeric along with Vitamin E, Aloe-vera,and Almond oil. You can search the net for right proprtions. This paste helps lighten skin color, remove wrinkles, and is an excellent moisturizer.
Turmeric in general has proven to be excellent for memory, and is credited for low rate of Alzheimer's disease in India.
Click on following for nutrition profile
http://www.indiacurry.com/nprofiles/turmeric.htm
Turmeric (Curcumin) Nutrition Profile
Turmeric is called "Haldi". Haldi is derived from Sanskrit name "Haridra". Turmeric is one of the basic ingredients used in making most of the Indian Curries. At this point I cant help mentioning one other customary use of Turmeric. The bride and bridegroom in India get a massage with specially formulated mix of Turmeric powder, Yogurt, Wholegrain wheat flour and Mustard oil. The result is a tanned body with a light yellow color that glows under candlelight. In United States, Turmeric is used in making pour-able mustard. Turmeric contains a compound "Curcumin", that gives it the distinct yellow color. For centuries, Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. The German Commission E has approved turmeric for a variety of digestive disorders.
Nutrients per teaspoon of ground turmeric powder.
Energy: 8 kCal
Protein: 7 g
Fats: .22g (Saturated: .069, monounsaturated: .037, mostly polyunsaturated)
Fiber: .5 g
Moisture: .25 g
Ash: .13 g
Calcium: 4 mg
Iron: .91 mg
Magnesium: 4 mg
Phosphorus: 6 mg
Potassium: 56 mg
Copper: .013 mg
Manganese: .172 mg
Health Benefits
Antibiotic . When applied topically, it prevents bacterial infection and aids in healing wounds, cuts, bruises.
Anti-inflammatory , and anti-ulcerative properties, orally, and topically. Curcumin has shown to reduce the inflammation of the uvea. It helps relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis by reducing inflammation.
Curcumin increases detoxifying enzymes in the liver and protect it from from toxins such as carbon tetrachloride and acetominophen (caused by alcohol abuse or pain killers).
Helps the production of bile emptying the gallbladder. In the process it helps break down fats. It reduces secretion of acid from the stomach and protects against inflammation along the intestinal walls. it strengthens digestion and helps improve intestinal flora. It aids in the digestion of protein.
Lowers cholesterol levels and inhibits the oxidation of LDL. Oxidized LDL results in forming plaque in the walls of blood vessels. Turmeric also prevents platelet build up along the walls of an injured blood vessel. Platelets collecting at the site of a damaged blood vessel cause blood clots to form and blockage of the artery.
Anti-cancer properties. It inhibits growth of leukemia, colon caner, oral cancer, prostate and breast cancers. When applied topically, inhibits growth of skin cancer.
Reduces the destructive activity of parasites or roundworms.
Alzheimer's Disease. In animal studies, it has been found to reduce actual Amyloid plaque, and recover some of the damage from oxidation and inflammation.
Medicinal dosage
Normal dosage for average adult: ¼ teaspoon of ground Turmeric taken twice a day.
Turmeric should not be used in medicinal dosage during pregnancy or by people suffering from gall bladder disease. Excessive use could cause stomach ulcers.
Use fresh turmeric just like ginger. Peel it, grate it and add along with ginger and garlic in your curries. The amount of fresh tumeric would be about 1"x1" per teaspoon of dtied turmeric powder.
Fresh Turmeric can also be used to make Chutney just like, fresh ginger.
One thing you do not want to do is dry it out and than grind it to a powder. The fresh mature ginger needs to be boiled to a pukp and than dried and ground to make Turmeric powder.
You can always grind fresh turmeric along with Vitamin E, Aloe-vera,and Almond oil. You can search the net for right proprtions. This paste helps lighten skin color, remove wrinkles, and is an excellent moisturizer.
Turmeric in general has proven to be excellent for memory, and is credited for low rate of Alzheimer's disease in India.
Click on following for nutrition profile
http://www.indiacurry.com/nprofiles/turmeric.htm
Turmeric (Curcumin) Nutrition Profile
Turmeric is called "Haldi". Haldi is derived from Sanskrit name "Haridra". Turmeric is one of the basic ingredients used in making most of the Indian Curries. At this point I cant help mentioning one other customary use of Turmeric. The bride and bridegroom in India get a massage with specially formulated mix of Turmeric powder, Yogurt, Wholegrain wheat flour and Mustard oil. The result is a tanned body with a light yellow color that glows under candlelight. In United States, Turmeric is used in making pour-able mustard. Turmeric contains a compound "Curcumin", that gives it the distinct yellow color. For centuries, Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. The German Commission E has approved turmeric for a variety of digestive disorders.
Nutrients per teaspoon of ground turmeric powder.
Energy: 8 kCal
Protein: 7 g
Fats: .22g (Saturated: .069, monounsaturated: .037, mostly polyunsaturated)
Fiber: .5 g
Moisture: .25 g
Ash: .13 g
Calcium: 4 mg
Iron: .91 mg
Magnesium: 4 mg
Phosphorus: 6 mg
Potassium: 56 mg
Copper: .013 mg
Manganese: .172 mg
Health Benefits
Antibiotic . When applied topically, it prevents bacterial infection and aids in healing wounds, cuts, bruises.
Anti-inflammatory , and anti-ulcerative properties, orally, and topically. Curcumin has shown to reduce the inflammation of the uvea. It helps relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis by reducing inflammation.
Curcumin increases detoxifying enzymes in the liver and protect it from from toxins such as carbon tetrachloride and acetominophen (caused by alcohol abuse or pain killers).
Helps the production of bile emptying the gallbladder. In the process it helps break down fats. It reduces secretion of acid from the stomach and protects against inflammation along the intestinal walls. it strengthens digestion and helps improve intestinal flora. It aids in the digestion of protein.
Lowers cholesterol levels and inhibits the oxidation of LDL. Oxidized LDL results in forming plaque in the walls of blood vessels. Turmeric also prevents platelet build up along the walls of an injured blood vessel. Platelets collecting at the site of a damaged blood vessel cause blood clots to form and blockage of the artery.
Anti-cancer properties. It inhibits growth of leukemia, colon caner, oral cancer, prostate and breast cancers. When applied topically, inhibits growth of skin cancer.
Reduces the destructive activity of parasites or roundworms.
Alzheimer's Disease. In animal studies, it has been found to reduce actual Amyloid plaque, and recover some of the damage from oxidation and inflammation.
Medicinal dosage
Normal dosage for average adult: ¼ teaspoon of ground Turmeric taken twice a day.
Turmeric should not be used in medicinal dosage during pregnancy or by people suffering from gall bladder disease. Excessive use could cause stomach ulcers.
Cinnamon is BAD???
Boppysgirl
I have been struggling with border-line type two diabetes for a few months...trying to get my blood glucose numbers lower, to ward off the risk of gestational diabetes ... (TTC)...I read that cinnamon is really good for diabetics...So I followed an herbal recipe for cinnamon tea... 6 sticks of cinnamon boiled in 2 cups of water, for 20-30 minutes, drink with honey and milk...
I just now read that cinnamon in large quantities should be avoided during pregnancy!!! Becasue it has abortive qualities!!!
I only drank 3-4 sips maybe..maybe a bit more...I thought I tasted funny! About 3-5 days ago (I can't remember?)
I think I could be pregnant, at 10 DPO had negative HPT...But am going to re-test in a few days... Could it have been harmful??? Could that be why my test was negative???
I am kind of freaking out...
I guess freaking out is an over statement...Just very nervous... mostly becasue i'm not even sure if I am pregnant...
Answer
The amount you drank is a total nonproblem. It's when you have a lot of cinnamon daily. I'd ask your doctor about the cinnamon. I can't find any truly legitimate place on the net that gives info you can count on regarding your concern. Diabetics use a lot more cinnamon daily than you are indicating (like a tablespoon).
Avoid large doses and prolonged use of single herbs during pregnancy.
Chinese cinnamon is associated with bringing on menses, but it is not a true cinnamon.
The amount you drank is a total nonproblem. It's when you have a lot of cinnamon daily. I'd ask your doctor about the cinnamon. I can't find any truly legitimate place on the net that gives info you can count on regarding your concern. Diabetics use a lot more cinnamon daily than you are indicating (like a tablespoon).
Avoid large doses and prolonged use of single herbs during pregnancy.
Chinese cinnamon is associated with bringing on menses, but it is not a true cinnamon.
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