The Curry’s Still Working!
Last night’s curry seems to be still working. I feel quite refreshed this morning, despite getting up at three to put some posts on this blog. In fact that is a good thing, as I always used to work through the night before I had the stroke.
Wikipedia says this on the health benefits of curry.
Some studies have shown that ingredients in curry may help to prevent certain diseases, including colon cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. A number of studies have claimed that the reaction of pain receptors to the hotter ingredients in curries leads to the body’s release of endorphins, curry is claimed to be one of the most powerful aphrodisiacs.With the complex sensory reaction to the variety of spices and flavours, a natural high is achieved that causes subsequent cravings, often followed by a desire to move on to hotter curries. Some refer to this as addiction, but other researchers contest the use of the word “addiction” in this instance.
I don’t go along with wanting stronger curries. But here are a few observations on my life.
- I was born a day after modern India and I’ve always had a psychological connection to the sub-Continent. I’ve also enjoyed my visits there.
- C and myself regularly ate curries.
- I do get a craving for going for a curry at times. Last night was one of those days.
- When I moved here I seemed to ask several people, where there was a good Indian restaurant. I was finally sorted in Boots by a combnation of an Asian pharmacist and a customer.
- I was very disappointed when Waitrose stopped making curry and rice for one. Does anybody still do them?
- The day C died, I went for a meal in one of the Indian restaurants we used.
I should say that when I have a curry out, it’s usually in a proper restaurant, where they have tablecloths and use gram flour.
Perhaps it’s just down to releasing endorphins, as is stated in the extract from Wikipedia. After all, I feel better when Ipswich win.
The Anonymous Widower 
My GP when I was pregnant with Helen was Egyptian. He recommended a eating a fairly strong curry each evening to prevent morning sickness and to my amazement it worked! It can work for nausea generally. I enjoy curry and feel good after one, and I am inclined to agree, a proper Indian curry is good for you – I am less keen on the ones you get in Chinese restaurants and takeaways. Of course we live very near The Curry Mile.
Morrisons have curry for one, which is also GF, and I think M&S still do them in larger branches and some of the Simply Food branches
Comment by Liz P | November 11, 2012 |
M & S is the only one I’ve found, but it’s two packets. There is no Morrison’s near here.
Like you though, the restaurant has to have quality. In this part of London, the good ones tend to not serve alcohol, which doesn’t bother my son or myself.
Comment by AnonW | November 11, 2012 |