Dementia Prevention Spice Blend Recipe
A five spice brain supporting blend you can mix in 5 minutes and use daily in golden milk, oatmeal, yogurt, or savory cooking. Built around turmeric and the piperine in black pepper that makes curcumin absorbable
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ground turmeric
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons ground Ceylon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Ceyene pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne.",
- Whisk with a small spoon or fork until the mixture is completely uniform in color. It should look like a deep golden orange.
- Transfer to a clean, dry glass jar with a tight fitting lid. A 4 ounce mason jar is perfect.
- Label with the date. Store in a cool, dark cupboard for up to 6 months.
Honey Paste Method
- Place 1/2 cup raw honey or maple syrup in a clean glass jar.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the dry blend and the lemon juice if using.
- Stir gently with a wooden or silicone spoon for about a minute until the spices are evenly suspended.
- Cover and let sit at room temperature for a few hours so the flavors mingle. Stir again before first use. Keeps up to 3 months in a sealed pantry jar.
Notes
Top tip 1: Always pair turmeric with fat or warm liquid. Curcumin is fat soluble and absorbs poorly in plain water.
Top tip 2: Black pepper is non negotiable. Piperine increases curcumin absorption by up to 2,000 percent.
Top tip 3: Use Ceylon cinnamon, not cassia, for daily use. Cassia is higher in coumarin and not ideal for everyday consumption.
Storage summary: Dry blend keeps 6 months in a sealed pantry jar. Honey paste version keeps 3 months at room temperature. Do not refrigerate either version.
Daily use: Start with 1/2 teaspoon per day stirred into golden milk, oatmeal, yogurt, lentils, or roasted vegetables. Work up to 1 to 2 teaspoons across the day.",
Medical note: Talk to your physician before adding this blend to your routine if you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or are pregnant. This recipe is food, not medicine, and does not treat or prevent any disease."
Top tip 2: Black pepper is non negotiable. Piperine increases curcumin absorption by up to 2,000 percent.
Top tip 3: Use Ceylon cinnamon, not cassia, for daily use. Cassia is higher in coumarin and not ideal for everyday consumption.
Storage summary: Dry blend keeps 6 months in a sealed pantry jar. Honey paste version keeps 3 months at room temperature. Do not refrigerate either version.
Daily use: Start with 1/2 teaspoon per day stirred into golden milk, oatmeal, yogurt, lentils, or roasted vegetables. Work up to 1 to 2 teaspoons across the day.",
Medical note: Talk to your physician before adding this blend to your routine if you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or are pregnant. This recipe is food, not medicine, and does not treat or prevent any disease."
Nutrition
Calories: 5kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 0.4mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.4mg
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