Eating it once or twice a week – no more, as it could be high in saturated fat – could help prevent dementia, according to US researchers. They say the key ingredient is circumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, widely used in Indian medicine. Several studies have suggested turmeric helps prevent the spread of amyloid plaques, thought to contribute to the symptoms of dementia. Other herbs and spices can be powerfully protective, too. Researchers at the US Department of Agriculture found that ounce for ounce, many herbs and spices pack far more antioxidant power than traditional superfoods. A half teaspoon of cloves had more antioxidants than a serving of blueberries,
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