Other benefits:
Helps prevent type 2 diabetes – Boosts Brain & Memory – Improves Digestion and Blood Circulation – Promotes Cardiovascular Health and more.
A Pub Med study showed that Curcumin modulates growth of tumor cells through regulation of multiple cell signaling pathways including cell proliferation pathway, cell survival pathway, tumor suppressor pathway and others.
Add a teaspoon of turmeric added to soup, salad, or oatmeal to increase your Curcumin intake. Curcumin is fat soluble so have it with foods that contain healthy fats, like avocado, ghee or coconut oil.
NOTE: Absorption of curcumin increases by 2000% when you add a dash of black pepper!
Cauliflower curry2
Spicy Cauliflower Curry
This dish is packed with antioxidants from all the spices and the cauliflower.
3 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp. Mustard seeds
1 inch fresh Ginger, cut into thin strips or chopped
1 organic White Onion, sliced
1 -1/4 tsp. Turmeric
1 Tbs. ground Coriander
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1 small green Serrano Chili, seeded and chopped
1 Garlic Clove, crushed
1 organic Cauliflower, rinsed and cut into pieces
1 c. organic Garbanzo beans
1 tsp. Pink Sea Salt
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
1-1/2 c. Green Tea or hot Water
2 Tbs. organic Cilantro, chopped
Black Sesame Seeds (opt.)
1 cup Coconut Milk (one without added ingredients)
Place oil in large pot over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add mustard seeds and turn to Med-Low. Cover and saute for 1 minute. Remove lid, and add ginger, onion, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, and chili. Stir occasionally, 2 - 3 minutes.
Stir in garlic, cauliflower, garbanzo beans and salt. Add lemon juice, tea or water, 1 Tbs. of the cilantro, and stir for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to Low, add coconut milk, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender. Transfer mixture to a serving dish and sprinkle remaining cilantro and a few black sesame seeds on top.
Serve over a 1/4 c. quinoa or millet pilaf.
NOTE: This is quite spicy, so for a milder flavor only use 1/2 Chili pepper.