Turmeric Rice and Ginger Kraut for breakfast!

This was the most delicious breakfast my lips have ever met!  It is a combination of my ginger kraut, turmeric and sesame spiced rice, cranberry kraut, fresh jalepenos and avocados, and roasted seaweed.  I sprinkled a little raw coconut vinegar on top for an added kick.  What a meal!  And so easy!!!

Turmeric, my new favorite spice! A friend of mine was in town last week and made a delicious Indian dish for my husband and I.  He taught me that in order to "open up the flavor" one must drop the turmeric into a really hot pan of oil, otherwise it has no flavor.  Since then, we have had spiced rice and lentils.  Here are even more reasons to love it, see below.

I found the following "20 reasons to add turmeric to your Diet" here: http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/20-health-benefits-of-turmeric.html

1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.

2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.

3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.

4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.

5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.

6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.

7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.

8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.

9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.

10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.

11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.

12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.

13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.

14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.

16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.

17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.

18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.

19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.

20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.