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The Health Benefits of Turmeric
healthy living

Why You Should Be Adding Turmeric to Your Meals

Did you know that it's the powerful Indian spice turmeric that gives curry dishes that nice bold yellow hue?
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tumericDid you know that it's the powerful Indian spice turmeric that gives curry dishes that nice bold yellow hue? Turmeric not only adds to the aesthetic of Indian dishes, but it is also a powerful healing aid. The active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, works in a very similar way to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. For thousands of years, people in China and India have been using the spice to treat inflammatory ailments and as an antiseptic for cuts and burns, both in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Today, people continue to use this spice to reduce inflammation and accelerate muscle repair after heavy exercise.

To keep learning about turmeric's medicinal attributes and to find out what everyday dishes you can easily add turmeric to, just read more

Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Shrimp With Mint Dipping Sauce Recipe
Appetizers

Sugar and Spice Are Everything Nice on Shrimp

I'm a sucker for a scrumptious shrimp appetizer, and when I made this recipe for spicy, sweet shrimp with a mint dipping sauce, I almost ate the entire plateful.
by partysugar

I'm a sucker for a scrumptious shrimp appetizer, and when I made this recipe for spicy, sweet shrimp with a mint dipping sauce, I almost ate the entire plateful. The marinade is a simple and easy mixture of brown sugar, lemon juice, oil, and cayenne pepper. The sugar balances out the cayenne and the resulting shrimp has just the right amount of heat. I enjoyed the shrimp alone and didn't think the mint dipping sauce was totally necessary. Still, it makes for a fun presentation. Although the recipe says to grill the shrimp, I broiled them. I imagine the smoky flavor from a grill will make the shrimp taste even better! Want to see how they are made? Here's the recipe.

Come Party With Me: Hoedown — Drinks
recipes

Come Party With Me: Hoedown — Drinks

A lot of manly men will be attending my hoedown so I've decided to get a keg of beer.
by partysugar

A lot of manly men will be attending my hoedown so I've decided to get a keg of beer. When selecting a keg, choose a versatile, easy-to-drink beer that's neither high- or lowbrow. I've ordered a keg of Lagunitas, an IPA native to my hometown.

For the ladies, offer a spicy rum punch. Made with a spiced sugar syrup, rum, and fresh lemon and orange juices, this punch is refreshing and potent.

Of course, water, soda, and wine are always good to have on hand at any event, so stock up on those as well. Get the punch recipe when you read more

Spice Blends: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?
Food

Spice Blends: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

Now I haven't spotted this product in stores yet but based on the information seen here, what do you think about spice blends for your pup's food?
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Now I haven't spotted this product in stores yet but based on the information seen here, what do you think about spice blends for your pup's food?

Ghost Lollipop Cookies
recipes

Ghost Lollipop Cookies

If spider cookies aren't really your style, how about ghost lollipop cookies?
by partysugar


If spider cookies aren't really your style, how about ghost lollipop cookies? You don't need a special ghost shaped cookie cutter to make these screaming spice cookies, since they get their shape from a bent, used tuna can. The eyes and open mouth are melted Jolly Ranchers, and the white face is fluffy frosting. These cookies take a bit of time to make, but the finished product is a gorgeous cookie that makes a great gift when wrapped in clear cellophane. To give this recipe a whirl, read more

You Asked: My Relationship Has Hit a Lull
Advice

You Asked: My Relationship Has Hit a Lull

Dear Sugar, My boyfriend and I have been together for two and a half years.
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Dear Sugar,

My boyfriend and I have been together for two and a half years. Recently I have been feeling like our relationship is boring and there's no excitement left. I was talking to a co-worker about this and she said that after you hit the two-year mark in a relationship things just start going downhill. She also said something about it being a result of chemicals or hormones in the brain. Is this true? And if so, what can I do to get my relationship back to being fun again? I don't want to break-up.

—Bored Betty

To see Dear Sugar's answer read more

Spice it Up: Turmeric
Food

Spice it Up: Turmeric

Turmeric is a bright yellow spice with an earthy, bitter, peppery flavor.
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Turmeric is a bright yellow spice with an earthy, bitter, peppery flavor. It is not commonly eaten on its own, but mixed with many spices to make curry, and I love curry!!!!

Aside from adding color to curry and other foods (it is used in conjunction with annatto to color cheese and can be found in mustard), this spice has some special medicinal attributes. It has been proven to have anti inflammatory properties. Its active ingredient curcumin, works in a very similar way to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In fact the spice has been used in Ayurvedic (traditional Indian) medicine to treat inflammatory ailments as well as an antiseptic for cuts and burns. Although it has been regarded as a medicinal spice in India and Asia for centuries, Western medicine has only recently begun to investigate turmeric - even the National Institute of Health is looking into this spice's ability to treat different types of cancer.

Fit's Tip: Sales for dietary supplements of curcumin are on the rise, but I think it is better to eat it in food (and much less burp inducing too). When cooking with curry I always add extra turmeric to my spice mix to reap the benefits of this super spice.