Just spice it up!!!!! Anti bacterial effects of spices unraveled in the West
...sine. The inseparable part of Indian kitchens, the spices are now the subjects of research by scientists at ...cinnamon, the scientists were all praise for other spices as well. Antimicrobial effects of cinnamon and a number of other spices, including garlic, sage, ore...Diet Can Influence Allergic Skin Reactions
...oducts and perfumes as well as a variety of foods, spices and beverages. Specifically, the 45 patients had allergies to a generic chemical found in many types of foods called balsam of Peru (BOP) and were also allergic to a mix of common chemicals used in fragrances. After eliminating potential sources of......hat people cut down on processed foods, and to use spices instead of salt to flavor foods, and remove the salt shaker from their tables. She calls upon the food industry to reduce the amount of salt added to food products and to make more low-salt food items available....Influence of diet on allergic Reactions
...oducts and perfumes as well as a variety of foods, spices and beverages. Specifically, the 45 patients had allergies to a generic chemical found in many types of foods called balsam of Peru (BOP) and were also allergic to a mix of common chemicals used in fragrances. After eliminating potential sources of...Curry Powder (haldi or turmeric) can prevent cancer
...ain forms of cancer to spread. The chemical in the spices inhibits a protein called nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB), a kind of protein that can cause abnormal inflammations that can lead to a number of disorders like arthritis and cancer. Researchers from University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center had...Feast Of The East a gastronomic tour-de-force
...ing the culinary delight the festival is. "Indian spices met Chinese cooking styles and Malay traditions. Arab traders brought their way of cooking. The Europeans followed, bringing in chilli from South America. China brought the concept of ying and yang balance to food. Japan elevated every dish into an a...Haggis listed as restricted food in Scotland
...mixed with oatmeal and these blend is stuffed with spices inside the sheep’s stomach and cooked by boiling and haggis is eaten along with Scotch Whisky to celebrate Robbie Burns the legendary Scots poet. The Scottish officials as not banned eating Haggis which is known to contain high fat, the officials h...Spices Could Be Employed To Treat Certain Cancers
It is already known to us that some popular spices might slow or prevent the growth of cancer. Dr. Rebecca Liu, an assistant professor of obstetrics// and gynecology at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and colleagues tested ginger powder dissolved in solution by putting it on o...Milk Chocolate, Cinnamon, And Peppermint Scores Good For Brain
...ert’, Ergro’s study also proved, stimulants in the spices like cinnamon and peppermint, stimulates the central nervous system. Nutrients, stimulants and other substances in the day-to-day food items like milk, caffeine, cinnamon and peppermint, puts brain in a more alert and conscious state making way fo...Drawing from Myth to Become Mistress of Spices
...stition make for a heady mix, the real mistress of spices is Mathana from Ukakadam. She took to cooking at a tender age of 12 but as her family discovered that she was a transvestite, it shunned her until the Aravani community took her in. 'One elderly Aravani and a Muslim family changed my life,' she to...Spices and Herbal Tea Help in Losing Weight
...st results. The Dutch researchers added that the spices helped to make the consumer feel full quicker and so eat less. The spices also helped people to digest their food better. However the publishers of the journal added: Anyone ...Curry Better Than Aspirin For Headaches
... aspirin, is naturally available in certain Indian spices like cumin, turmeric and paprika, all of which are vital ingredients in a curry. Researchers at the Rowett Research Institute said that curry does not cause side effects like internal bleeding and ulcers, which are common with long-term aspirin use...Changing Food Habits: Fodder For Thought
... pre-Christian era, the aroma of the famous Indian spices wafted far enough to attract traders, and eventually invaders, from distant lands. It is widely believed that like ‘ahimsa’ or non-violence, the concept of vegetarianism is India’s contribution to the world. But is this land of the ‘holy cow’ a la...Carcinogens found in Grilled chicken
...As. Meat should not be cooked on direct heat. Some spices may also be used to inhibit the formation of toxic... forms of PhIP in the body. Garlic is one of known spices that counteract the cancer-causing effect of PhIP. Ronald D. Thomas, Ph.D. at Florida A&M Universit...Cutting Back on Salt Is a Necessity for Some, Not All
...t salt usage when eating out.? Cook with herbs and spices instead of salt. Source-Newswise SR...Cake Walk – Plum Treats Sell Like 'Hot Cakes' During Christma
...out of almond and sugar. Seasonal dried fruits and spices were also added, to form the delicious slice. Today, Christmas cakes could be anything from spongy, dark, or moist to light, dry, or leavened, and in variety of shapes and sizes. Christmas cakes are baked almost a month before Christmas. The cake i...... the University of Michigan Health System , adding spices such //as basil, oregano, garlic, curry, and rosem...one’s diet can benefit health. "Adding herbs and spices can help you maintain a healthy weight. Plus, they can help prevent certain cancers, and even lower ...Anticancer Effects of Curcumin Revealed
...nantly composed of turmeric root extract and other spices such as coriander and fenugreek. // Curcumin, a turmeric root extract, has been shown to possess activity in the treatment and prevention of cancer, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. The molecular mechanism for its anticancer effect is l......rming for export, Dave said, including of mangoes, spices and nuts. The council has developed standards for organic exports, and mandatory domestic standards are in the works. This will make it easier and cheaper for farmers to get the kind of accreditation that is recognised abroad. But for now, the im...