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Can turmeric really make a difference?

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Interesting item on tumeric - I try and add it fresh or powdered to as much as possible - don't forget the black pepper to help it get absorbed.....bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-374...

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I read that with interest, am seeing my onc in a couple of weeks will mention to him whether he thinks its worth it... do you just buy from a supermarket or do you need health food shop quality?

Nix x

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bravelady7 in reply toNixh

Hi Nix - don't be disappointed if your onc dismisses the idea as they will always be looking for those magic words 'evidence based' unless they have nutritional training. It's worth going to see a nutritionist at 'The Haven' in London or Hereford to get advice I have found. I think its best to use fresh turmeric if you can but a good quality organic powder would be good too. Supermarkets don't always stock it but I got a great packet of fresh in Sainsburys recently that lasts. I also posted the BBC link on the Penny Brohn community and had this great recipe of how to use it and store in fridge from a member which I copy below. All the best

.TURMERIC GOLDEN PASTE. Fom one of our support group members, an easy way to use: ¼ cup turmeric powder or 2 ½ cm knob fresh turmeric, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ cup filtered water: 2 tsps coconut oil/olive oil; (optional: I cm fresh ginger, finely chopped). Cook all ingredients together in small saucepan on medium heat, stir well until mixture thickens – doesn’t take long. When paste has formed, remove from heat to cool. Keep in fridge and add to smoothies, dishes, whatever you want.

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Nixh in reply tobravelady7

Thanks for the info, will look in Sainsbury's and will definitely have a go at the paste! x

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Some more ideas of how to use turmeric.....connectwithnutrition.co.uk/...

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Whitesheba in reply tobravelady7

I'm sitting here reading this drinking my daily drink of turmeric, black pepper, honey, lemon and organic hemp seed oil. I use organic turmeric powder now but previously bought the powder from Sainsburys. I buy fresh turmeric from my local Asian supermarket and I use it in curries, chicken dishes, stews etc. I've read so much about the health benefits of turmeric but when I mentioned it to my oncologist they didn't really have an opinion on it. I believe some lab studies have proven that the active ingredient in turmeric called curcumin can fight cancer. Here's an interesting article draxe.com/turmeric-benefits/

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Trish xx

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