You may have heard about turmeric which is growing in popularity as the “king of spice” for all its incredible health benefits. A rhizome with edible roots that grow horizontally, this golden coloured miracle has numerous qualities that makes it wise to start introducing it to your diet.
Check out the healing benefits of turmeric.
Turmeric nutritional profile
Turmeric is considered one of the most beneficial spices, with many of its benefits coming from its active ingredient, curcumin. It is routinely used as a key spice in many South Asian and Middle Eastern nations and is heavily embedded into Ayurvedic healing. So what does turmeric contain that gives it many of its healing qualities?
Vitamin B-1, B-2, B-3, and B-6
Vitamin C, E, and K
A significant source of manganese and iron, as well as beneficial amounts of potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, copper, and calcium
High in antioxidants (more than vitamin C and E) and phytonutrients
The combination of these elements provides turmeric with healing benefits that are extraordinary!
Healing action of turmeric
Due to its strong anti-inflammatory properties turmeric can be used for a wide variety of ailments, and has been showing to provide the following healing benefits:
Supports the immune system
Helps improve digestion
Promotes healthy blood and liver function
Helps cleanse the skin
Eases arthritic pain and promotes flexibility
Slows and reverses onset of Alzheimer’s disease
Helps fight cancer cells
Promotes heart health
With inflammation, digestive, and immune system issues running rampant, turmeric could very well be the spice that can help relieve those problems.
How to use turmeric in your diet
Turmeric can be implemented into your diet through a variety of ways, either through the root itself, powder, or capsule form. Some simple meals and beverages you can add or make with turmeric to include:
Rice and bean dishes
Beef, chicken and fish
Lightly cooked vegetables
Eggs
Salad dressings and sauces
A cool drink with honey and lemon or lime
Fresh juice (try kale, green apple, ginger, and turmeric)
This is certainly not an exhaustive list. Experiment with this spice and you will find a way to incorporate it on a consistent basis in a way you can enjoy, so you can enjoy its comprehensive healing benefits.
Derek Henry
Derek Henry, Founder of Healing the Body and the THRIVE Academy, used nutrition, supplementation, and a holistic lifestyle to naturally unravel 13 chronic disease conditions that conventional or alternative medical professionals couldn't help him resolve. As a result of this one-in-a-million health transformation and the knowledge acquired in the process, he now educates, coaches, and inspires others to transform their health through a natural and holistic approach. Since 2014, he has helped his THRIVE Academy participants heal over 20 different chronic disease conditions, primarily related to digestive and autoimmune concerns.
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