The Nov/Dec 2006 issue of AARP magazine offers this intriguing peek at a handful of studies that indicate certain cooking spices may do more than please the palate. As of this posting, the sidebar article in the Navigator/Health section on page 16 was not published at the AARP web site, but included intriguing information on these four spices:
1. Ginger - Relief for osteoarthritis pain documented in a study by University of Miami, and also described by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD in his book "Pain Free 1-2-3". Ginger also demonstrated anti-tumor activity in ovarian cancer study by University of Michigan.
2. Cinnamon - The aroma of cinnamon nhanced motivation and alertness, according to University of West Virginia study. Eating one-half teaspoon daily can reduce the risk of developing diabetes, according to research conducted by USDA, by helping improve sugar metabolism and keeping blood fats in check.
3. Turmeric - A Thai study documented benefit in fighting heartburn and indigestion. Turmeric may also help in fighting brain plaque formations that are identified with the onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study at UCLA.
4. Red Pepper - The hot ingredient in hot peppers, capsaicin, can end congestion faster than over-the-counter decongestants by making your nose run, thus helping you breathe easier. A report in "Cancer Research" also indicates potential benefit in fighting prostate cancer based on animal studies.
Check out the some of the other articles that are posted from this issue at: www.aarpmagazine.org
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