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It’s a brightly coloured spice that comes from the turmeric plant. Interestingly, the turmeric plant is related to ginger and originates from India...
The ideal dosage is between half a teaspoon to one teaspoon of turmeric powder a day, with food. However, if you’re just getting started with...
If you’re wondering whether you should try adding turmeric to your diet, here are 10 health (and wider) benefits associated with it: Adds flavour...
Try blending a handful of ice, frozen spinach chunks, frozen berries, almond milk and a banana, with half a teaspoon of turmeric. The spice can potentially help your body fight sensitivities, which is perfect if you drink your smoothie before or after a workout.
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Unlike a regular latte, you don’t need any coffee to create this natural energy booster. Gently warm a cup of almond or coconut milk in a pan.
Then whisk in 1/2 a teaspoon of turmeric, together with some powdered ginger and cinnamon, as well as a teaspoon of coconut oil.
Stir some turmeric powder into scrambled eggs or tofu, dust it over the top of poached eggs, or add it to omelettes.
The mild earthy taste is an ideal partner and the vibrant colour of your eggs is something else!
How about tossing your roasted root vegetables with a little turmeric powder just before serving?
Or maybe you may want to dust your homemade potato wedges or sweet potato chips with the golden powder? It’s quick and easy, give it a go.
Bump up your leafy green veg’s nutritional profile that bit more by stirring a teaspoon of turmeric powder into a dish of steaming hot greens just before serving.
A dash of turmeric powder is the perfect addition to homemade soups, especially if you’re feeling under the weather and need a soothing ingredient to help your body heal.
It gives a lovely mild and creamy taste, with just a subtle hint of spice.
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Turn your white rice golden by adding turmeric powder. Sprinkle some turmeric over your cooked rice before serving or you can add it to the cooking water as your rice is simmering instead.
This delicious snack is full of fibre, which means it can keep you feeling fuller for longer. Eat it on its own or mash it together with some salt and black pepper and enjoy it on some crackers.
Walnuts are already a healthy brain food that taste great when covered in turmeric.
Mix a splash of olive oil in a bowl with a hearty shake of turmeric, sea salt and black pepper, and then stir in a few handfuls of raw walnuts, coating well.
Spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Take them out of the oven once they’re lightly toasted.3
Yes, that’s right. Turmeric is available in supplement form. You can take turmeric tablets, capsules or softgels that contain just turmeric.
Or you can take turmeric supplements that have been carefully blended with complementary and results-enhancing ingredients, such as mushrooms, ginger and black pepper.
If you don’t like taking tablets, you also buy turmeric supplements in liquid form.
And finally, if you just want to feel the benefits of curcumin, then it’s possible to just take supplements that contain just curcumin.
Seasoning’s always good, regardless of what type of fish you’re cooking.
Next time you’ve got some fish cooking and reach out for your salt and pepper, also grab some turmeric too. You can sprinkle some of it before or after baking, grilling or pan-frying your fish to give it that extra turmeric twist.3
Bone broth’s already renowned for its soothing qualities, which you can amplify by adding a couple of teaspoons of turmeric to your recipe.
Combine 1 cup of full-fat coconut milk, with 1 cup of bone broth, 2 teaspoons of turmeric, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, a pinch of black pepper, 1 teaspoon raw honey, and ¼ teaspoon ginger powder in a blender.
Heat the mixture in a saucepan over a medium heat for three to five minutes, then drink it warm.3
The advice in this article is for information only and should not replace medical care. Please check with your GP or healthcare professional before trying any supplements, treatments or remedies. Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.