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Turmeric - World's Healthiest Spice

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Updated August 18, 2008

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Turmeric, a spice found in curries and other Asian dishes could be a legitimate superfood.
Turmeric

Turmeric

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Turmeric contains curcumin, a substance under research for multiple health benefits (including cancer prevention/treatment). You can find turmeric in curries and many Asian dishes. Click on the link below to learn how to gain the health benefits of turmeric — a legitimate superfood.

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