What The Turmeric?!

Unleash The Turmeric!

OHHH BABY, I Can Feel It!

What's the buzz with Turmeric, and why can't I get enough of it?! This Ginger-like root packs quite the powerful punch! Move over pepper...I am currently obsessed and putting it on everything!

Not incorporating this little gem into your diet?? BIG MISTAKE! I'm very good at convincing, START NOW!

What is Curcuma Longa aka: Turmeric?

Turmeric is one of the most versatile cooking and healing herbs. It is commonly used in Indian Cuisine and gives Curry dishes their vibrant color with its amazing dying power! Most importantly, we can thank this powerful herb for its ability to heal our bodies in so many different ways. It is an Ayurvedic herb and known for its ability to reduce inflammation, treat various gastric disorders, skin disorders, depression, coughs, cancer prevention/cure, and so much more (The Complete Herb Book Pg 92-93)!

Turmeric can be consumed by peeling the skin of the root and mincing. It can also be made into a paste and applied to the skin healing minor burns, cuts, infections, and alleviating skin and stomach irritation.

Scientific Proof This Works!

The healing benefits of Turmeric are endless. Check out these Turmeric articles and studies and see pho yourself!

• Gastric Disorders

• Crohn's Disease: Study Found Here!
• IBS: Study Found Here!
• Ulcerative Colitis: Study Found Here!

• Cancer Prevention

Curcumin is the very powerful antioxidant found in Turmeric and responsible for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Recent studies are proving that it has the power to destroy cancer-WOW! Check out the Facts and how Curcumin fights cancer!!

• Chemoprevention of Cancer (esp. Bladder Cancer): Study Found Here and Here!!
• Colorectal Cancer: Study Found Here and Here!
• Breast Cancer Study: Found Here!
• Lung Cancer: Study Found Here!
• Ovarian Cancer and HPV: Study Found Here and Here! 
• Pancreatic Cancer: Study Found Here!
• Prostate Cancer Info: Found Here!

• Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: Study Found Here!
• Parkinson's Disease: Study Found Here!
• Eye Problems
• Good-bye Sty with Turmeric Check Out these Directions!
• Pink Eye Cure, Click Here!
• Treating Halitosis: "Bad Breath" Study Found Here!
• Skin Problems

• Burns: Study Found Here!
• Eczema and Skin Irritations: Study Found Here!
• Acne Treatment: Face Mask Found Here!
• Inflammation Reduction

• Heart Disease: the anti-inflammation properties reduce the likelihood of blood clots in the arteries: Study Found Here!
• Postoperative Inflammation aid: Study Found Here!
• Arthritis: Study Found Here!!

• Delay of Liver damage: Study Found Here!

• Alzheimer's Disease: Study Found Here and Here!
• Improves Cognitive Function in the Elderly: Study Found Here!

• Depressive Disorder: Study Found Here!

• Acute Lung Injury (reduces severity): Study Found Here!

• Worms

• Ringworm Removal: Directions Found Here!

How Do I Eat It?

You can purchase Turmeric in its powder or root form. I have been purchasing Turmeric Root from The Healthy Home Market for super cheap, like a buck! You can use Turmeric in Curry dishes or simply sprinkle a "pepper-like" amount or cut a piece of the root, mince, and place in a variety of different food options like: smoothies, soup, stir-fry, sandwiches, hummus, dips, eggs, veggie dishes, chicken, etc.

Minced Turmeric Root has a similar consistency of a carrot when it's cooked in stir-fry, eggs, etc. and the taste is barely noticeable. I add Ginger and Turmeric Root to my smoothies and can only taste the Ginger. I try to add it to as many things possible and sprinkle Turmeric powder in my soups, veggie dishes, and things that I don't care will have a little yellow color. BE CAREFUL! Your cutting boards and clothing will turn yellow-YIKES!

Sprinkle some Turmeric in your soup!

...and your fave veggie sides like: carrots, taters, corn, green beans, squash, and you get the point!

Yummmmm!

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