Turmeric: what you should know
Turmeric is one of the key ingredients in many of my savory dishes. I also add it to my fresh veggie/fruit juices or into my smoothies. It’s a plant from the ginger family and contains the compound named curcumin, which is what makes turmeric such a powerful spice thanks to its numerous health benefits. I prefer consuming it fresh but I also use the organic powder version. In order to increase the absorption of curcumin, I consume black pepper with it (Yes, even in my juices or smoothies!)
Here is a list of some of the health benefits of turmeric:
It is a very strong antioxidant, protecting your body from free radicals that can lead to cancer, neurodegenerative disease (for example, Alzheimer’s), and other health problems. It boosts the antioxidant enzymes of your body.
It has anti-inflammatory effects. Many diseases such as cancer thrive on chronic inflammation so it is good to consume curcumin to fight inflammation.
It supports healthy joints by keeping them from getting
It supports the health of heart. It can help prevent heart disease and heart attacks.
It may slow the growth of cancer in the body, by killing tumor cells and inhibiting tumor growth.
It helps heal your gut.
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It helps suppress the growth of fat tissue and reduce weight gain.
It helps slow the aging process.
