Amazing Health Benefits of Turmeric
Most of us have Turmeric in our spice racks, after all, it is the spice which gives curry its distinctive yellow colour, but did you know about the amazing health benefits this spice holds?
It has been used widely in India for thousands of years for the following conditions
To fight the signs of aging.
Stomach ailments including diarrhoea, bloating and heartburn.
To help with weight loss by accelerating the metabolism.
To improve liver function.
Skin conditions including ringworm and wound infections.
To lower bad cholesterol.
To help with menstrual symptoms.
Fibromyalgia and depression.
To boosts memory function and concentration.
To reduce the severity of arthritis.
Turmeric has been studied as a cancer inhibitor and early studies suggest that it helps to prevent cancerous cells in the colon, prostate, and lungs. Indian populations have some of the lowest cancer rates in these organs. However, the study is not definitive.
The magic ingredient is known as curcumin and it is said to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Tumeric Tea
Dissolve 2 grams of turmeric powder in a cup of boiling water, add lemon, honey, and ginger for improved flavour.
(It can be used in milk the same way)
Ways to include turmeric into your diet
Use to add flavour to main dishes.
Add to soups, salad dressings, and stir-fries.
Sprinkle over roasted vegetables.
Supplements
Look for curcumin supplements that contain black pepper. Tinctures and tablets can be purchased from health shops
You can also use turmeric topically.
To help your body absorb the curcumin from turmeric add black pepper and coconut oil.
Caution
Taking turmeric in large quantities can cause side effects and must be avoided by people taking anticoagulant medicine.
Don’t take medicinally when pregnant or if you have diabetes.
Just to finish, turmeric stains everything bright yellow so use with caution!
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I take a turmeric supplement to help my stomach, and it seems to help calm the symptoms. It feels like it’s an anti-inflammatory as my tummy can begin to play up again if I run out of the supplement.
I don’t think the one I use has black pepper in it, but I always have it at teatime, and I add loads of black pepper to my food anyway. I love black pepper. Can never have too much pepper 😊
It’s good that you have found a natural way to help your symptoms. Thank you so much for your comment.
Turmeric is great for our pups too!! I have written about and shared treat recipes. Thanks for sharing, great minds think alike!
I didn’t know that, thanks for letting me know. Have a lovely day.