Turmeric has not only been around forever, but many also give it high titles such as ‘the king of spices’ and ‘the golden spice.’ Other than its use in the kitchen, it also offers a wide variety of health benefits. One only needs to add a bit of it to your daily routine. Doing so, in no time at all, you will reap the fruits of your decision.
Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric stands proudly in possession of powerful anti-inflammatory abilities and, it is considered highly effective in the treatment of Crohn’s disease, arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and many others.
Many around the world have tried and tested turmeric only to confirm scientifically that it possesses the same beneficial properties as phenylbutazone, Motrin, and hydrocortisone. Turmeric is famous as well for its antioxidant potential.
By neutralizing the free radicals, it can help combat Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s. It can also hinder their development.
Additional Benefits of Turmeric
- Furthermore, its ability to increase BDNF levels (basically a type of hormone that can encourage the development of new neurons), helps fight deteriorating processes in your body;
- It can prove beneficial to the endothelial function, among all these other things;
- It has been proven that curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, can mend the compulsive process characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease;
- On top of all that, it can help with treating symptoms of arthritis;
- Know what else? It can contain the same benefits that Prozac does. In other words, it can aid in relieving symptoms of depression;
- And as if all this wasn’t already plenty, it slows down the aging process and, in relation, fights chronic diseases that are related to aging;
- So if you are looking to fight back the inflammation and pain, just keep scrolling to find out how to make these five amazing turmeric-related drinks.
5 Amazing Turmeric Recipes
1. Golden Milk
The ingredients you need:
- 2 cups of coconut or homemade nut milk (if lacking, use regular instead);
- 1 tsp dried turmeric powder;
- 1 tsp dried ginger powder;
- A pinch of black pepper;
- Honey, for a sweeter taste to it.
Instructions:
First, heat the milk, and as soon as it begins to steam, add the spices mentioned above. Let it simmer for just a few minutes, and then cool for about 10.
2. Turmeric Smoothie
The ingredients you need:
- 1 tbsp. of coconut oil;
- 1/2 banana;
- 1 cup of frozen mango;
- 1 tsp of chia seeds;
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon;
- 1 tsp of turmeric powder.
Instructions:
Couldn’t be easier. Simply place all of these ingredients (in no specific order) in a blender and eat the result for breakfast or even a healthy snack.
3. Turmeric Tea
The ingredients you need:
- 1 or 2 tsp of turmeric powder;
- 1 tsp cinnamon;
- A pinch of clove powder;
- 1 tsp fresh ginger root;
- 1 or 2 cups of water;
- A pinch of black pepper;
- A pinch of nutmeg powder;
- Raw honey (as an option);
- Coconut milk (as an option).
Instructions:
Naturally, boiling the water comes first. You can add the ingredients after it has reached its maximum boiling point. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes then stir it up. Optionally, you can add honey and coconut milk, according to personal taste.
4. Turmeric Water with Black Pepper
The ingredients you need:
- 1/2 tsp of black pepper;
- 1 tbsp turmeric;
- 1 tsp. olive oil (by choice).
How to make it:
Just add all of the ingredients in water, mix them up a bit, and drink the glass without delay.
5. Turmeric Latte
The ingredients you need:
- 1 tbsp. of cinnamon powder;
- Honey (it works best if it’s raw);
- 1 cup of unsweetened coconut or almond milk;
- 1 tbsp. of grated ginger root (fresh);
- A pinch of black pepper;
- 1 tbsp. grated turmeric root (fresh);
- 1 tbsp. of coconut oil.
Instructions:
After initially heating the milk, add everything except for the raw honey. Bring it to a boiling point before letting it simmer on low heat for a while. Just let it cool for about five minutes, before adding the honey and giving it a good stir! Enjoy!
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