Showing posts with label Turmeric. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Turmeric. Show all posts

April 9, 2018

Here's Why Cayenne is the Next Big Thing



Cayenne pepper takes its name from the city of Cayenne in French Guiana which is recognized to have begun in Central and South Americas and is typically used in culinary as a spice, for medicine and even for decorations. It is a pretty hot chili pepper which commonly skinny and red in a 10 to 25 cm long and has a curved point. 

It contains capsaicin - a compound in cayenne pepper that produces its hot and spicy flavor which also has health benefits. 

And then, it also contains vitamins A and C, which offer to most of the benefits this spice can give you.

While cayenne pepper gives several health benefits, we have listed our top 3 benefits you can start to ponder upon.



1. Proper digestion
One of the major benefits you can get from cayenne pepper is its positive effect on digestive system. Cayenne pepper stimulates the production of saliva as well as the flow of enzyme, which is essential for perfect digestion and even in counteracting bad breath. 

Furthermore, it also helps to stimulate the gastric juices that help the body’s ability to metabolize food and even toxins.

2. Blocks Allergies  
Cayenne is an effective anti-inflammatory agent which makes it very helpful to preventing allergies and the symptoms associated with allergies. 



A food allergy, for instance, food allergies can be affected by a condition known as 'leaky gut' or the intestinal permeability) when proteins pass into the gut, it can cause systemic body inflammation. Taking cayenne pepper can really be helpful in blocking that allergy.

3. Lowers Blood Pressure
The capsaicin compound in cayenne pepper is believed to help lower blood pressure overnight as cayenne pepper can heal your blood pressure pains by opening up blood vessels and increases the blood flow. 

Additionally, this compound can affect the sensory nerves that work with the neurohormonal systems thus lowering the blood pressure. 

HOW: Mix one teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a half glass of lukewarm water. Drink at night before bed.

February 5, 2018

Top Proven Health Powers of Turmeric



Known worldwide to be the most effective nutritional supplement that has ever existed, and supported by high quality studies showing it has few major benefits to the overall being of the human body, turmeric has been used in many ways since time immemorial. To support the statement above, here are the top proven health benefits of turmeric in any form.

It contains bioactive compounds that have powerful medicinal properties. Basically, it is a spice that gives a curry its yellow color. It is used in India as a spice and medicinal herb and contains curcumin, an anti-inflammatory property and a very strong antioxidant.

Turmeric is widely known to be anti-inflammatory with its curcumin content. Because chronic inflammation is a major contributor to many common Western diseases, turmeric is definitely good for the health.

Turmeric boosts BDNF levels, a brain hormone that increases the growth of new neurons and works against various degenerative processes in the brain.

Turmeric has beneficial effects on several factors that play an important role in heart diseases. It improves the endothelium function and is a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent.



Regular use of turmeric leads to several molecular level changes that can prevent cancer and perhaps treat it.

Turmeric crosses the blood and brain barrier, which shows to lead to different improvements in the pathological process of a disease known as Alzheimer’s disease.

Patients with arthritis respond very well to the supplementation of turmeric. A common disorder described by joint inflammation, studies show that content in turmeric, curcumin, helps treat symptoms of arthritis, more effective than the usual anti-inflammatory drugs.

Turmeric has amazing benefits against depression. Sixty patients were put under a study and it showed that curcumin was as effective as Prozac in lessening the symptoms of depression.

December 18, 2017

Here is a List of Natural Remedies for Cancer



One of the most deadly diseases in the world is cancer, from cell growth abnormality to the spreading of cancer cells throughout the entire body. Cancer shows various signs and symptoms such as sudden unexplainable weight loss, lump, prolonged cough, abnormal bleeding, and changes in bowel movement.

This type of health condition is an effect from various causes such as infections, drinking alcohol, unhealthy diet, exposure to radiation, obesity, cigarette smoking, lack of physical activities, or sedimentary lifestyle.




Natural Remedies (organic medicines) were and are still the best to help treat and prevent numerous types of diseases including cancer. Mother Nature is always here to provide remedies for our every illness. Here are a few healthy foods that can help you treat and protect the body from cancer.

Blue Berries and Raspberries: These are fruit berries with a shade to dark color that protects the body from numerous types of cancers. It has phytochemicals, which have angiogenesis that helps reduce oxidative stress and is effective in treating cancer.

Turmeric: Turmeric or “luyang dilaw” are best recommended due to its anticancer effects as well as its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties which are very beneficial to the body’s health especially to the immune system. It could also burn fats and provide the body with numerous vitamins and minerals.

Tomatoes: With its anti-angiogenic properties, it reduces the risk of cancer. Together with this, it also contains lycopene and vitamin C that are good for the overall body.

Coffee: Known to be a great source of antioxidants, they fight free radicals in the body. It boosts the immune system, and alerts you physically and mentally.

Green Tea: It contains polyphenols which gives various benefits to the body. Antioxidants, which are cancer-curing properties, are also found in green teas.

January 28, 2017

Simple Ways to Add Turmeric in Your Diet



Not just the curcumin in turmeric is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, it may help inhibit Alzheimer's and cancer, lower your cholesterol, and also help with mental health and weight control. In fact, several cultures in Asia and Africa has been grinding the stems of turmeric and using the spice in treatments to aid digestion, relieve arthritis, regulate menstruation and cure skin ailments. There are various simple ways to introduce turmeric into your diet, and you can begin by adding turmeric to the snacks and meals you already enjoy!

1. Seasoning and Cooking with Turmeric

•  Add turmeric to your eggs for breakfast. Scrambled or fried eggs are a perfect dish to savor with turmeric. Just use coconut oil to make your eggs in, as the coconut oils fat will enhance turmeric’s bioavailability because it's fat-soluble, and the coconut taste sets well with that of the turmeric. Do not forget to add a pinch of salt and pepper as they may help to round the seasonings out.

•  Put in some turmeric on pan-fried or roasted veggies. Either cooked in the oven or a pan, spatter turmeric on cooked veggies, with salt and pepper. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cauliflower are exceptionally well-complimented by the flavor produced by turmeric. You can also toss any of these veggies in oil — coconut oil is much preferred, though — before pan roasting or frying. Cilantro and lemon zest will even moreover flatter such a dish.

•  Cook soup with turmeric. If you previously have a go-to soup recipe then, consider joining a bit of turmeric by the end of the cook. If you’re on the quest for a new soup, try cooking spiced carrot.

2. Preparing Healthy Drinks with Turmeric

•  Prepare some turmeric tea. Boil 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric in 4 mugs/ cups of boiling water for about 10 minutes. Leave to cool to a maintained temperature, and combine whatsoever additional spices or sweeteners that you prefer. Honey, lemon, cayenne pepper and ginger are especially delightful additions.


•  Prepare the known “golden milk" by mixing the following components:
1 cup of your preferred milk, one teaspoon (ground turmeric), one teaspoon of coconut oil, one dash of black pepper and one teaspoon of dried ginger. Microwave it using a mug or heat with a pan on a stovetop burner set to low. Then, add a sweetener to taste — think of cinnamon, nutmeg, and honey in particular. Furthermore, you can also make a turmeric milkshake by mixing the above ingredients with banana and ice.

•  Make a smoothie for anti-inflammatory. A smoothie containing turmeric, green tea, and berries may determine helpful points in fighting inflammation. Make sure to add berries — particularly blueberries, raspberries and or cranberries — as well as coconut oil to make sure that you'll have better absorption of the turmeric.

3. Maximizing the Health Benefits of Eating Turmeric

•  Combine turmeric to oil-based dressings and sauces. But if the pepper isn’t your thing, or if you want another approach to maximize bioavailability then just mix turmeric into coconut, olive and flaxseed oils. One of the causes your body gets discarded of curcumin so quickly is that it’s not highly water-soluble, and fatty foods can further maintain curcumin in your system long just for your body to absorb it. So, add a few pinches of turmeric to any of your oil-based salad dressings. You can just add turmeric straight to the dressing bottle to not forget! You may also sprinkle turmeric direct onto an avocado and eat.

•  Make a turmeric dip by blending coconut flesh, olive oil, and cashews into whatever thickness you favor for spreading or dipping. You can always combine a bit of the water of coconut to thin the dip. Join garlic, ground ginger, turmeric, and pepper to enhance the taste. Eat fresh veggies especially sweet peppers, raw broccoli and snap beans with your turmeric dip, as these all carry quercetin, a different nutrient that enhances the bioavailability of curcumin.

•  Add turmeric in meals that contain quercetin. Quercetin is a pigment that is regularly found in foods that have rich colors — counting various fruits and leafy greens. It supports your body process curcumin circuitously, by restraining a naturally transpiring enzyme in your body that prevents curcumin to be processed. Make sure to eat more dark red or blue fruits such as cranberries, black plums, and blueberries. Plus, red grapes, apples, and some other berries carry some quercetin as well. Prepare salads that have red leaf lettuce, chicory greens, raw spinach, raw kale, and onions. Enjoy a meal that includes turmeric with green tea or red wine, as these carry quercetin as well.