CHAMOMILE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THYROID CANCER

Chamomile, is one of the best known plants in the world, thanks to its infusion, many have been able to get the benefit of its calming and mild sedative. The part used is the peep, or inflorescence that is harvested when its petals are dried.

From here, through an infusion extracting a set of active substances, which in addition to exert a calming effect, possess an important anti-inflammatory action; just think to bisabolol, chamazulene and farnesene, substances that are found in the essential oil, and that for the same amount, can exert anti-inflammatory action comparable to cortisol.

But the latest research have concentrated to an interesting preventive activity against certain types of thyroid cancer in addition to the well-known properties of this plant, a cancer that accounts for about 1-2% of all tumors. This property has emerged from an observational study, where there was evidence that those taking 2 to 6 times a cup of chamomile tea a week, had about 70% less likely to develop this form of cancer.

This certainly does not surprise us, because the practice of drinking a good cup of chamomile is part of the habits of a good and healthy Mediterranean diet; further evidence of how some eating behaviors of our diet, work synergistically in the prevention and maintenance of a perfect state of health of our body.

But if we do not like to drink a good infusion of chamomile, we can always swallow it with an interesting and tasty recipe "risotto with chamomile"

Ingredients

• Carnaroli rice
• Extra virgin olive oil 
• Infused Chamomile
• Parmigiano Reggiano (including the peel)
• Salt 
• Pepper
• Xanthan gum

Preparation

Toast the rice in a pan with extra virgin olive oil. Deglaze with the infusion of chamomile.

When cooked, stir in a pinch of Parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper.

Put the rind of Parmesan, after cleaning the outside, in the microwave at full power for 50 seconds.

Cut it into cubes.

Serve the risotto with diced parmesan and a chamomile gel obtained gelling infused with a hint of xanthan gum.

Enjoy your meal!

Andrea Busalacchi