Curry Powder, 60g

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Freshly ground curry powder used in marinates and for curries.

Origin: Product of Australia

Benefits
of curry

1.  Reducing inflammation

Turmeric
is the key here. This wonder spice has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic
medicine to help treat inflammation, pain and rheumatoid arthritis. Scientific
studies appear to support the idea that turmeric’s active ingredient curcumin
is a powerful antioxidant and lowers levels of two inflammation-causing
enzymes. Some experts even suggest its powers rival ibuprofen.

2.
Fighting cancer

Again,
that feisty little curcumin could help to prevent or treat cancers, including prostate,
breast, skin and colon cancer.

A
small study on patients with precancerous changes in different organs seemed to
show that curcumin could stop these changes from developing into cancer.
There’s also evidence that certain cancers are less common in countries where
people eat curcumin daily over long periods

Other
research indicates that curcumin could even kill existing cancer cells,
possibly in conjunction with chemotherapy.

3.
Combating Alzheimer’s disease

Because
of curcumin’s powerful antioxidant properties, it’s thought to help prevent and
treat diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis.

But
turmeric also contains another chemical, turmerone, which could also help with
these kinds of neurodegenerative conditions by stimulating stem cells to make
new brain cells.

4.
Boosting your bones

Some
studies have suggested turmeric could increase bone regrowth, connectivity and
repair. More research is needed but it could prove to be great news for
osteoporosis sufferers.

5.
Aiding digestion

But
it’s not just turmeric that’s fighting the good fight inside your body after a
curry. A cocktail of spices is helping your tummy, with black pepper great for
relieving gas and promoting stomach acid, bay leaves and cumin known as
digestion helpers, cinnamon soothing diarrhoea and vomiting, while coriander is
kind to upset stomachs.

Efficient
digestion means less wind and lots of good bacteria jostling around in your
bowels and doing its job.

6.
Looking after your heart

Both
cardamom and sweet basil are often included in curry powder and they’re known
as vasodilators. In other words, they can lower blood pressure, which means
reducing the chance of developing cardiovascular conditions, including
atherosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes.

7.
Battling bacteria

Coriander
is well-known for its antibacterial qualities. Experts have recommended using
coriander oil in the fight against foodborne diseases and hospital infections,
so regular curries could help protect you against nasty bacteria too.

It
seems a regular curry isn’t just delicious, it could help to  improve your health in all kinds of ways.
Alongside these benefits though, there are a couple of groups who should beware
of the balti.

Curry
powder is an anti-coagulant so if you’re already taking blood thinners, check
with your doctor before indulging, in case there’s a danger of excessive
bleeding. It can also irritate the gallbladder too, so may not be good for
people with gallbladder conditions.