In article >,
brooklyn1 > wrote:

> 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.

It is not turmeric that causes that typical Indian cooking smell babe.

It is Fenugreek.:-)

And I actually like that... in VERY small amounts/
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