Curcuma is a spice that is very present in my daily life, even if it is a little bit here and another there. You can notice photos in my Instagram Of smoothies I make, there’s always a little orange yellow powder in the middle!! After I started to study the power of spices more, my dishes, in addition to gaining more flavor, became extremely nutritious! For this reason, turmeric powder could not be lacking in the pantry session!
Understand the power of Curcuma
Yes, this spice deserves our full attention! To introduce, the use of turmeric has been initiated in India and has been used ever since for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Nowadays, we have several studies proving its efficiency, mainly due to the presence of the curcumin component that acts as Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant in our body.
The inclusion of turmeric powder in everyday life can stop inflammatory and oxidative processes, helping against arthritis, joint pain, cellulitis, or any other type of inflammatory process. It can also serve to assist in liver detoxification, prevent cancer, cardiovascular diseases, Regulate blood cholesterol profile, assist in degenerative diseases such as Alzaimer And it can still be used for the recovery of muscle tissues.
How to enhance your action:
- Consume with black pepper (Kingdom) – Increases curcumin absorption (see this study).
- Accompanying with a fat of good curcumin is liposoluble (absorbed in fatty medium), so the presence of fat in the meal can also increase its absorption.
- \”Magic Mix\”: 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder + 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil + 1 pinch of black pepper. It can include in salad dressings, soups or sweet pies to highlight the flavor of the spices.
How do I include it in my diet:
- Smoothies (a pinch or 1 cup of tea) – My favorite (see an example in the photo)
- Include in soups, vegetable broth or for seasoning vegetables (sweet potatoes, zucchini, broccoli, etc.)
- Include in salads, just like you include any other seasoning.
- Include in rice/ risottos and sauces (may combine with curry) – 1 tbsp or more (according to your taste)
Extras:
- The concentration of the curcumin component in turmeric in powder still does not have much exploration in studies, however, this study He mentions that pure turmeric powder can have only 3.14% of curcumin, which brought me the need to explore this seasoning more often (daily), but depending on my patient’s profile, I recommend supplementation.
- as I always say in the \”despend\” session and in my Philosophy, just the inclusion of a food or a natural extract will not solve a health problem or bring you an instant solution. In fact, what makes the difference is the daily inclusion of foods closest to the natural state and with variety.
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here it goes one of my favorite spices! not only because I love how it tastes, but also due the health benefits that turmeric can bring. The main active compound that can act as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent is called curcumin. couldnt miss turmeric in my pantry session, since its part of my daily routine and it is so powerful!
How I Use Turmeric:
- Smoothies (My Favorite Way) – Just a Dash or 1 Teaspoon Before Blending.
- Rice, Potatoes, Veggies, and Risottos (Add Turmeric Powder When Cooking)
- Vegetable Broth or Soups (Add according to your taste).
how to enhance curcumin absorption:
- Try to add black pepper with it (Contain Peperine, a Natural Substance that might help to absorb curcumin)
- With a fatty meal (friendly fats, of course). Curcumin is fat soluble, so consuming it with fats also increase its absorption.
- By supplement form (always look for a proper guidance with your physician, specially if you are under medication or have any health conditions.
health benefits
As I said on the beginning of this post, Turmeric Might Bring Us Numerous Health Benefits, Specially Regarding Inflammation Processes, Like arthritis, Joint Pain, Cellulitis, or any other kind of inflammation. It may also support on Liver Detoxification, Prevent Against cancer, prevent and protect from cardiovascular Diseases, Improve Cholesterol Profile, and can also be used for Muscle Tissue Recovery (After Soft Tissue Surgery, for Instance).
Notes:
Where to Purchase: Health Markets, Online Stores, and Grocery Stores.