Curcumin is known to exert strong restraining effects on cancer cells.<\/p>\n
But it is notoriously hard to get absorbed into your system.<\/p>\n
I do not believe in the capsule and tablet supplements. There is just too much opportunity to screw it up.\u00a0I am also a strong believer in using whole root extracts when possible.<\/p>\n
So, here’s a recipe for an oil blended tumeric product that will provide an economic source of curcumin that should be more bioavailable.<\/p>\n
Get yourself a piece of raw tumeric root. You will be able to find it at your grocery store. If not, find an asian grocery store.<\/p>\n
Vigorously rinse it off\u00a0 to get everything off of it – twice. Peel it. Then dip it in a strong salt bath for a few minutes.<\/p>\n
Now, grind it up in a little extra virgin olive oil – enough to cover the tumeric completely.<\/p>\n
BE CAREFUL! Tumeric will stain everything it comes in touch with a brilliant orange color. I’m not kidding.<\/p>\n
Once you’ve ground it up with the extra virgin olive oil and then transfer it to a glass container.<\/p>\n
Add a little to your soups, stir fry meals, etc… The oil makes it much more palatable – and increases the absorbtion once you eat it.<\/p>\n
Store it in the refrigerator. Don’t make more than a few days worth at a time. If you made too much freeze the extra.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Curcumin is known to exert strong restraining effects on cancer cells. But it is notoriously hard to get absorbed into your system. I do not believe in the capsule and tablet supplements. There is just too much opportunity to screw it up.\u00a0I am also a strong believer in using whole root extracts when possible. So, … Continue reading Curcumin – Using Whole Root Tumeric As A Source<\/span>