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What is turmeric? How does turmeric benefit our health? How
can we incorporate it into our diet? Today we will explore the amazing health
benefits of turmeric and find recipes for the fresh and powdered forms of this
root/spice.
What is Turmeric?
The turmeric plant, or Curcuma longa, is an herb closely
related to ginger. The rootstocks of the plant grow underground, but are more
of a stem than a true root. The rootstocks can be ground into a paste, or dried
and ground into a powder. Source: LiveScience
Health
Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is hailed as a superfood for inflammatory diseases
and relief.
More reported health benefits of turmeric include:
- Relief from joint pain
- Lowering Cholesterol counts
- Relieving Indigestion
- Alzheimer's Disease and Cancer Prevention
- Improves Skin Conditions
How can we incorporate more turmeric in our diets?
Get the healing benefits of turmeric with a simple herbal tea.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of grated fresh turmeric root, or 1 full
teaspoon of ground organic turmeric
4 cups of water
Raw Honey and lemon to taste
Instructions
Take four cups of water in a pot and boil it.
Add the turmeric. Now,
simmer for 10 minutes, before straining it.
When ready, strain the tea through a mesh strainer, and add
the honey to taste.
Tip! via Mercola|Be sure
to choose the full, organic turmeric spice rather than a curry blend, which has
a negligible amount of anything healthful.
I hope you enjoy incorporating turmeric in your daily cooking.
EAT TO LIVE…NOT LIVE TO EAT.
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