On Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:31:45 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

>In article >,
> "Cheryl" > wrote:
>
>> Other dietary inclusions that can slow progression of dementia are B12,
>> polyphenal antioxidants in fruits and vegetables, vitamin D, turmeric (rich
>> in the oily chemical curcumin which triggers defense mechanisms against free
>> radicals - the cause of cellular damage), to name just a few. Of course,
>> keeping active as we age is a very good preventative strategy.
>
>Hm. I will have to consider more Indian cooking. Turmeric is a common
>ingredient!

Why stink up your house with Indian slop... there's plenty of turmeric
in mustards. If you're really whacko for turmeric buy it ground and
use it in baked goods, smoothies, soups, etc.... a small pinch will
give chicken stock an attractive golden hue.