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Turmeric

Turmeric 101

Anjali Malhotra | Posted 10.21.2012 | Taste
Anjali Malhotra

Turmeric is a root from the ginger family. In its original form, it has a knobby shape similar to ginger.

WATCH: How Do You Say Turmeric?

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

When you hear a new word, it can be difficult to make it stick -- particularly when it comes to the remembering the correct pronunciation. It's easy t...

Can Turmeric Slow Down The Spread Of Breast Cancer?

Dr. Nalini Chilkov | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Dr. Nalini Chilkov

Turmeric has properties that also reduce the expression of these deadly molecules within cancer cells and can potentially slow the spread of breast cancer.

A Simple New Year's Resolution For Your Health

Dr. Andrew Weil | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Dr. Andrew Weil

The National Institutes of Health lists 24 current studies on the effects of turmeric and its chief active component, curcumin.

Spices Chefs Love to Use

Find. Eat. Drink. | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Find. Eat. Drink.

Whether it's adding taste, texture or intensity of character, spices are an essential element to a dish. We asked eight chefs to name their favorite...

Turmeric 'Kills Cancer Cells'

BBC NEWS | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living

An extract found in the bright yellow curry spice turmeric can kill off cancer cells, scientists have shown. The chemical - curcumin - has long been ...

A Curry for Lea

Elissa Altman | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Elissa Altman

I don't know if it's possible to be sick with grief, but maybe that's what this impalpable scourge is. Take one heaping dose of unparalleled sadness, blend it with a few tablespoons of ennui, and you'll feel like dreck. Trust me. I can promise you that.