GETTING BACK TO ROOTS
TURMERIC - A WONDER SPICE
13 HEALTH BENEFITS OF
This spice,
which brightens up the pantries of many Indian homes, is woven into everyday
life, cuisine, and cultural and healing rituals. It has been used in Ayurvedic
medicine for thousands of years and is a member of the ginger family.
- Turmeric is rich in curcuminoids, such as curcumin, which give it its bright yellow colour. Turmeric powder is a golden-yellow hue. It has an earthy odor and a strongly pungent, bitter flavour.
- Turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties have proven to be effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Curcumin is also an anti-oxidant that protects our bodies from free radicals and reduces inflammation. It is an excellent disinfectant due to its natural antiseptic and antibacterial properties. To aid in faster healing, the powder can be sprinkled on the infected region. Instead of popping a pill, try this super spice the next time you have a disturbed stomach or heartburn.
- Curcumin's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties have been shown to help people with pre-diabetes postpone the development of Type 2 Diabetes. It also aids in the regulation of insulin levels and enhances the effectiveness of diabetes drugs.
- Lipopolysaccharide, an antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal compound contained in turmeric, aids in the stimulation of the human immune system. Take a teaspoon of the spice powder in a glass of warm milk once a day and you'll notice that it works wonders in lowering the flu risk.
- Turmeric's anti-oxidant properties aid in the treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. Turmeric prevents glaucoma progression and vision loss when consumed on a regular basis.
- Turmeric is known to boost the development of essential enzymes that help the liver detoxify our blood by breaking down and removing toxins. Turmeric is also beneficial to liver health because it improves blood circulation.
- ✅Curcumin's effectiveness could be hampered by its slow absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, according to physicians.
- ✅Turmeric is normally heated in a fat, such as oil, in Indian cooking to improve absorption. Certain supplement companies are also attempting to increase curcumin bioavailability by combining the compound with other ingredients. For example, piperine, a compound contained in black pepper, is often added to curcumin supplements in proprietary blends to boost absorption.
- According to a study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research in 2018, the cheaper the turmeric product, the more likely it was to contain chemical compounds that looked like synthetic curcumin, and turmeric root products had higher lead levels.
HOW TO INCORPORATE
TURMERIC IN YOUR DIET TO GAIN MAXIMUM BENEFITS
☕TURMERIC LATTE: Bring 2 cups milk or
unsweetened almond milk to a boil with 1 teaspoon turmeric powder and 1
teaspoon ginger powder. Remove from flame, set aside to cool for a few minutes,
and then stir in 1 tablespoon of raw honey. To encourage a good night's sleep,
add 1/2 teaspoon each of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom to the mixture if
you're drinking it before bed. 2 teaspoons ghee or good-quality coconut oil
(optional).
🍯RELIEF FROM COLD: Add One-part turmeric powder to three parts raw honey Eat a teaspoon of the
mixture every two hours when you sense a cold coming on to increase immunity
and reduce inflammation.
☕TURMERIC
TEA: Its is a beverage that contains the spice turmeric. 2 teaspoons powdered
turmeric, 1 tablespoon raw sugar, a lemon wedge's juice, and a pinch of black
pepper, dissolved in 2 cups boiling water
🔔DISCLAIMER : The views expressed in this article are my personal based on my research . It is not intended for any substitute to medical treatment
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