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Gourmet Express: Nutritional value of turmeric

Turmeric (Curcuma longa): fresh rhizome and powder
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Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color. It has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb. Many studies found that turmeric may be beneficial in treating Alzheimer's. May Lee and Winmas Yu will tell you more.


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Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color. It has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb. Many studies found that turmeric may be beneficial in treating Alzheimer's. May Lee and Winmas Yu will tell you more.



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