The turmeric root is an exceptional plant used for centuries or even thousands of years as a spice to raise the dishes, as well as for its cleansing, purifying virtues and its many benefits, as well for the body as for for the mind; so that it is the subject of more than seven thousand scientific studies around the world.
The benefits of turmeric for health
Turmeric is probably one of the best dietary supplements available. Here are the main health benefits of turmeric:
∙ Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
For a growing number of scientists and researchers, there is a common factor in the occurrence of all the chronic diseases we know: inflammation. Oxidative stress, on the other hand, plays a central role in cell aging as well as in the appearance of many diseases.
Turmeric contains curcumin, which is both a potent anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant.
∙ Turmeric prevents cancer and helps treat it
Studies have shown that turmeric can kill cancer cells and slow the growth of cancerous tumors.
∙ Turmeric prevents Alzheimer
Inflammation is known to play an important role in the neurodegenerative processes leading to Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related disorders. Turmeric, which helps fight inflammation, is excellent for preventing degeneration of neurons and to slow the progression of the disease.
Not to mention that turmeric also helps reduce pain, especially those that are digestive or arthritic, promotes the functioning of the kidneys and prevents the onset of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome.
- How to use turmeric?
To maximize the benefits of turmeric for health, it is recommended to consume regularly. And so you do not risk getting tired, vary the pleasures with these seven turmeric recipes.
1. Shot of turmeric
Ingredients:
- Half a lemon
- A pinch of sea salt
- A pinch of black pepper *
- A teaspoon of turmeric powder
Preparation:
Squeeze the lemon and add salt, pepper and turmeric.
2. Turmeric soup
Ingredients:
- A liter of vegetable broth
- A piece of fresh turmeric root
- A pinch of black pepper *
Preparation:
Simmer the vegetable broth with the piece of turmeric cut in pieces and the black pepper for about fifteen minutes and filter.
3. Turmeric tea
Ingredients:
- The quarter of a lemon squeezed
- ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
- A pinch of black pepper *
- A little honey
Preparation:
Bring the equivalent of a cup of water to the boil and add the turmeric and black pepper and simmer a few minutes. Filter the liquid and add the remaining ingredients and pour into a cup.
4. Gold milk
Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
- ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons of honey
- 250 milliliters of almond milk
- 60 milliliters of water
- A pinch of black pepper *, cinnamon, clove and cardamom
Preparation:
For this golden milk, mix the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for a minute before adding the honey.
5. Turmeric omelette
Simply add a few pinches of turmeric and pepper powder to your usual omelette or scrambled egg recipe.
6. Turmeric smoothie
Ingredients:
- A teaspoon of turmeric powder
- A teaspoon of powdered maca root
- 1 cup of almond milk
- 2 tablespoons of coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon of hulled hemp seeds
- 1 mango frozen in pieces
- 1 pinch of black pepper
Preparation:
- Spend all the ingredients on the blender until you get a homogeneous liquid, then pour into a glass.
7. Kefir with turmeric
Add a few pinches of turmeric and pepper to a bowl of kefir and enjoy.
Black pepper increases the bioavailability and absorption of turmeric by the body by 2,000%. That is why it is advisable to add to all your preparations containing turmeric.
