What is Turmeric Curcumin and What is it Good For?
Curcumin is what gives turmeric its orange color. Studies have shown that it might ease symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It’s a powerful antioxidant, a useful weapon in the fight against inflammation, and helps reduce joint pain and other arthritis symptoms.
Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of curcumin and turmeric and simple ways to use it (some even surprised me).
I also share a few of my favorite recipes. ??
What Are the Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin?
There are many additional benefits to curcumin’s powerful antioxidant qualities in the fight against inflammation. They range from preventing disease to halting premature aging, to improving brain health, memory, and more.
14 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Turmeric
Contains Very Powerful Compounds
Reduces Inflammation
Increases the Antioxidant Capacity
Improves Brain Function
Lowers the Risk for Heart Disease
Can Prevent and Treat Cancer
Successful in Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease
Helps Arthritis Patients
Beneficial in Fighting Depression
Delays the Aging Process
Improves the Pancreatic Function
Helps Respiratory System
Lowers Cholesterol
Reduces the Risk for Childhood Leukemia
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How to Add Turmeric to Your Diet & Life
You may have asked yourself: “How can I add turmeric to my diet?”
Turmeric is most commonly used as a spice, but also offered and consumed as a supplement (see above). But there are many more ways to “add a little spice” to your life! ? Here are some ideas for you.
1. Turmeric Tea aka Golden Milk
2. Turmeric Broth
3. Soothing Face Mask
4. Curry Powder
5. Sunrise Smoothie
6. Potent Poultice
7. Acne Gel
8. Tooth Whitener
9. Itch Remedy
10. As a Plain ol’ Spice
11. Spice Up Your Soap
12. Golden Honey for a Sore Throat
4 Delicious Curcumin Recipes for You to Try
If you need a couple of ideas on how to incorporate turmeric in your cooking, here are four of my favorite recipes. ?
Recipe: Spiced Turmeric Latte (a.k.a Golden Milk) — JJ Virgin — jjvirgin.com
Known for being anti-inflammatory, turmeric makes a delicious, nurturing latte when mixed with chai protein and coconut milk.
Honey Turmeric Chicken | Easy Delicious Recipes — rasamalaysia.com
Honey Turmeric Chicken — sticky, savory and sweet honey chicken marinated with turmeric and cooked on skillet. Quick and easy dinner in 15 minutes.
Recipe: Butternut Squash & Coconut Curry | Kitchn — www.thekitchn.com
How does a warm and creamy squash curry sound to you right now?
Pressure Cooker Recipe: Kerala Coconut Chicken Curry | Kitchn — www.thekitchn.com
Today’s recipe is another effort to reproduce the lighter, fresher, coconut-driven curries I love.