Ways to Make Turmeric Part of Your Daily Diet
A native of southern India, the bright yellow perennial herb known as turmeric has made America fall in love with its often touted health benefits. Recently, he has been praised for his ability to prevent everything from colds to cancer. Harvested primarily for rhizomes or roots, turmeric is closely related to ginger, another herbal source of energy for health. techqueer
You can find turmeric in the excitement aisle at your local grocery store or in the supplements section of your local pharmacy. But the best way to get long-term benefits from this wonderful "agricultural acologic" herb (unless a medical professional has prescribed her a medicated dose) is to consume it every day with food or drink. digitalknowledgetoday
In Ayurvedic terms, turmeric has qualities like pungent, light and dry, and it tastes bitter. It is anti-inflammatory, tonic, hemostatic, analgesic (stimulates blood flow) and carminative (relieves gas). It promotes ovulation in women, is good for the skin, has antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial effects. It is also a blood thinner and detoxifier. And it is a pain reliever that accelerates wound healing. Turmeric helps to recover from chemotherapy; May help prevent certain types of cancer and it can relieve the effects of psoriasis and arthritis. healthnutritionhints
Go ahead, jump on the turmeric train! If you're wondering how to take turmeric, here are 10 creative ways to include turmeric in your daily diet. smartdiethealth
Golden milk. Bring 2 cups milk or unsweetened almond milk to a boil with 1 teaspoon of powdered turmeric and 1 teaspoon of powdered ginger. Try off heat, let cool for a few minutes, and add 1 tablespoon of raw honey. If you drink it before bed, add ½ teaspoon each of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom to the mixture to ensure a good night's sleep. Optional: Add 2 teaspoons of ghee or quality coconut oil. healthfitnesschampion
Cold buster. Mix one part turmeric powder with three parts raw honey. When you feel a cold is approaching, eat a teaspoon of the mixture every two hours to boost immunity and reduce inflammation.
Take it easy. Add a tablespoon of turmeric powder to your vegetable soup along with plenty of fresh oregano to kill any infections or viruses that may be attached to your body
Soft yellow. Sprinkle turmeric on the eggs. The taste is soft, the eggs are already yellow, so it will go unnoticed if you try to persuade the children to eat them
Turmeric and cashew muffins
1 cup chopped
cashews
3 ripe bananas,
mashed
¼ cup coconut oil,
melted
1 teaspoon baking
powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon, turmeric, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, and salt
Combine dry and wet ingredients in separate bowls. Slowly
combine wet and dry ingredients and pour into lined muffin molds. Bake at 350
degrees for about 25 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.