Take a look in your kitchen cupboards and we are pretty sure that 95% of you will find a jar of golden turmeric hiding in the spice rack somewhere.
You might only bring it out once in a while to add a warm, peppery flavour to curries and soups, but after reading this post, we think turmeric is going to be featuring a lot more in your life.
You might not know this, but turmeric is a tropical plant that belongs to the ginger family. It’s root is boiled and dried then finely ground to create the vivid powder we are so familiar with.
One of the reasons turmeric is so widely used and well-regarded is because it contains curcumin, a compound which is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have shown this simple root could have endless positive effects on your health, including relieving gas and bloating, easing digestion, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, taking the sting out of colds and flu, helping with blood pressure and treating depression.
Wow, this is a superfood if ever we have seen one!
While none of this is 100% proved, it would seem that it is worth incorporating this little bit of this natural gem into your diet.
Yes, it is a fantastic addition to curries and spicy dishes, but there are other ways to get some of the golden stuff into your body so it can reap the benefits.
For a tasty breakfast that packs a punch, add a pinch or two to scrambled eggs.
Stir it into olive oil, then toss in roasted vegetables.
Blend into a vitamin packed smoothie, especially good post workout to help ease aching joints and muscles.
Use a teaspoon or two in chicken noddle soup for an added immune boost.
Add a pinch of ground turmeric to warm water and lemon to start your day the right way. You can also buy turmeric tea bags, which can be drunk alone or mixed with green, white, black, or mint varieties.
For something a bit different, add it into homemade vegan ice cream. Add a pinch of turmeric to a cup of coconut cream and blend with a ripe banana, five pitted dates, a drizzle of honey and some fresh ginger. Blast in the blender, then pour into pots, freeze, and enjoy.
What we are really saying is to aim to make this an everyday staple that can be used to season eggs, stir fries, pulses, guacamole, nut butter, humus, dips, sauces, dressings and even porridge.
If none of these ideas really appeal, pop along to your health food shop and buy some capsules and take if you take the suggested does each day it can help you get you in tip-top condition.
Got a turmeric trick, send it our way, we would love to know it.
Team Pure-Beauty