Turmeric is a spice often used in Southeast Asia. It is a powerful healer due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Dr. Andrew Weil, one of my favorite authors on integrative medicine, wrote a great article about it here. Just add a teaspoon to your rice, soup, or chicken recipe, or even mix it into your salad dressing.
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Brazilian Style White Rice
Rice is a staple of the Brazilian diet, and there are thousands of ways to prepare it. For something with a little more flavor, color, and health benefits than your common white rice, try out this recipe. Write a comment letting us know if you loved it, or what twists on plain rice you enjoy. Ingredients: • 1 cup long-grain white rice ( I love basmati rice) • 2 tablespoons minced onion • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons canola oil or olive oil • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 cups hot water Directions: 1. Wash, measure, and mince your ingredients. 2 & 3. Heat the oil in a…