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5 Cancer-Fighting Spices

posted by Veronica Peterson May 4, 2009 5:12 pm

By Veronica Peterson, Editor, Healthy & Green Living

They’re pretty, delicious and drumroll please…they’re good for you! Yes, I’m talking about the secret our forefathers knew way back in the day. Spices have untapped health benefits and have recently been stealing the scene as powerful cancer preventatives and fighters. Below are five you might want to consider adding to your diet.

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bilja c.

This spices are in common use on East to preserve immunity, including curry.

Sophie L.

wow, i use all of these on a regular basis, turmeric especially! i love the stuff!

my mum always said all these spices were amazing at fighting health issues - nice to see she was ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! as always ^^!

Quintessence Challis

Thanks for a great article! Isn't it wonderful how the healthiest foods are often the most delicious, flavorful ones as well??!

I've used every single one of these nutritive "spices" liberally throughtout my cookbook (a vegan holistic health resource and cookbook)! They are so immune-boosting, cleansing, and tasty as well!

Check out some free recipes from the book at: www.radianthealth-innerwealth.com

And also on my blog at:
www.rhiw.blogspot.com

http://www.radianthealth-innerwealth.com/index.html

Vural K.

thanks...
Kabin
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Sarah Hay

The xanthones contained in Mangosteen fruit are also know to have many cancer fighting properties (www.pubmed.gov). Xango has created a functional health beverage with a patented forumual using the ENTIRE fruit, since most xanthones are found in the rind. The drink is made to be taken 3oz. a day. Most people use it as a daily preventative, but some have started it after a cancer diagnosis. Mangosteen does a lot more than just fight cancer, it's worth the research, and like any natural product, it's not guaranteed to work for everyone. Check out www.mymangosteen.com/north

Madura Naik

Thanks for the article

Peace D.

I have no problem with these except tumeric. In high amounts it caused an outbreak on my neck and sides of my face. So use with caution at first to make sure you are not allergic. I have similar problems using the herbs echinacea and goldenseal.

Eric S.
  • Eric S. says
  • May 27, 2009 12:40 PM

Please note associated news story;

http://www.care2.com/news/member/979852695/1153014

Mary R.
  • Mary R. says
  • May 16, 2009 3:11 PM

This is good information.On Spices.Thank You

HighonSunshine intheUSA

Before going overboard on cinnamon, get to know what kinds are most beneficial and which may cause problems in higher doses. This link might help:

http://altmedicine.about.com/od/cinnamon/a/cinnamon.htm

Turmeric - perhaps putting some in a small shaker and add a shake to everything you make. In small quantity it won't change the flavor much if at all.

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