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     Most of us look at spices as a way to perk up the plate, but did you know they have the potential to fight disease? From cinnamon to sage, see why you might want to spice up your life.
Turmeric
The substance that gives turmeric it's color shows promise in fighting Alzheimer's disease, Cystic Fibrosis, even certain types of cancer. Both an anti-flammatory and an antibacterial, turmeric has log been used for treatment of enhancing digestion and preventing a cold and flu.
Among other findings, researchers discovered that turmeric (especially the curcumin component) has rich stores of antioxidants. In the body these important disease-fighting substances mop up unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals that can otherwise damage cells and cause diseases such as cancer.
Test-tube studies done in the 1990s indicate that curcumin is as powerful an antioxidant as vitamins C and E, and even beta-carotene. Antioxidants are also powerful preservatives, which helps explain why turmeric has long been sprinkled on food to help retain its freshness.
theepicentre.com