Turmeric as effective as Prozac.

That's what this study says.  I want to try it because I don't enjoy the side effects of Prozac and I do enjoy spicy food.   http://www.inquisitr.com/3574246/studies-show-turmeric-beats-depression-active-ingredient-curcumin-works-as-well-as-prozac/  In our quest to fight depression naturally, this seems like it would be a good ingredient to have on our side.    Unsure how to put turmeric into your diet?  I am too.  I found a few resources though.  Here's an article from Kitchn about how to eat it. and it includes this important note:


"Black pepper improves the bioavailability of turmeric, making smaller doses more effective" 


Here's a chili recipe that includes turmeric.   I may try this one.  Crock Pot 365.    I would think you could put a little bit in most chilis or spicy soups. 


If you don't want to eat it, or if you just don't feel like cooking (I understand) you can take it as a supplement.  Amazon


Apparently it has other benefits too.  Check out this article.   Apparently it helps with artitis and inflammation.  I'd better get onto making this chili.  :-) 




Anything that helps our depression is a tool we can use to overcome it and get back into life. 

1 comment:

  1. Anything that helps us with our depression is a good thing, and I am all for the use of food as well. You have a lovely blog. I have struggled with depression for decades now (I just turned 60 on October 27th). I find that walking in nature, eating healthy and doing my blog helps. Please feel free to visit my blog anytime, and don't be shy to comment. I post on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and hope that my posts help others...including yourself. Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. :)

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