Turmeric: It Was All Yellow

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<p>This carbonated beverage made from the tender tips of new spruce branches can be alcoholic or not &ndash; but it&rsquo;s always a bit bracing. Anney and Lauren stick it out through the science and history of spruce beer.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omny ... Show More

<p>These thin, crisp sandwich cookies with a chewy caramel center are a favorite snack of caf&eacute; patrons and endurance athletes alike. Anney and Lauren iron out the science and history of stroopwafels.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listen ... Show More

Pigments color the world all around us, but where do those colors come from? Historically, they’ve come from crushed sea snails, beetles, and even ground-up mummies. But new pigments are still being discovered in unexpected places, and for researcher Mas Subramanian, a new color ... Show More

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On this week’s episode of A Taste of the Past, host Linda Pelaccio takes listeners on a vivid and far-ranging journey across time and space on the ancient spice trades with Dr. Gary Nabhan. Talking about his new book, “Cumin, Camels, and Caravans, A Spice Odyssey,” Gary draws on ... Show More

It’s the poshest spice of all, often worth its weight in gold. But saffron also has a hidden history as a dye, a luxury self-tanner, and even a serotonin stimulant. That’s right, this episode we’re all about those fragile red threads plucked from the center of a purple crocus flo ... Show More

Turmeric has been used in traditional Asian cultures for thousands of years as both a spice for cooking and for medicinal uses. Now medical science is backing up many of the traditional health claims made about turmeric and the compounds it contains. In this podcast, I investigat ... Show More

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Holly talks with previous podcast guest Dr. Rachel Lance about her new book "Chamber Divers," which details the WWII research that advanced underwater science. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob and Joe explore the world of the periodical cicada, from their curious lifecycle to their mythological and culinary roles in human cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Welcome to a captivating journey through the world of turmeric benefits, often referred to as the Golden Spice! Dr. Gundry will take you on a journey through the vibrant world of turmeric, nature's golden elixir! Join us as we dive deep into the incredible health benefits of this ... Show More