This unassuming rhizome, with a distinct golden-yellow trial, is the toast of the food world in 2016.
When turmeric latte (golden milk) is found on café menus and gets a massive following globally, you realise something important as an Asian. Your grandma and mom sure knew a thing or two, when they forced to drink your turmeric-milk all those years ago.
Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, isn’t entirely unfamiliar to the Western world. The scientific community and herbalists have been aware of its healing and medicinal properties for decades.
If you love your curries, then you’ve been reaping health dividends with this powerhouse root. Used in traditional cooking in many Asian countries, turmeric is also an important healing ingredient in Ayurveda.
Curcumin, which gives turmeric its rich colour, is considered an important weapon in the fight against life threatening illnesses. With over 3000 documented studies and numerous health benefits, turmeric is not your average culinary spice.
If you’re serious about weight loss, add a dash of fresh turmeric, preferably the root, to different dishes; from smoothies and soups to cookies, curries and multigrain breads. To speed up the absorption of curcumin by the body, add piperine rich foods like white and black pepper to turmeric-based recipes.
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BENEFITS AND MEDICAL PROPERTIES OF TUMERIC
Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant. Curcumin, the active compound, is a polyphenol that can reverse the effects of oxidation and reduce free radicals in the body. What’s more, it boosts the production of antioxidant enzymes in your body, and may delay aging.
Turmeric provides protection and relief for dental health. Turmeric can be used as mouth wash to improve oral health. Gel and fillers containing turmeric can help treat periodontal diseases.
– Turmeric is a strong anti-inflammatory agent. While short-term inflammation protects you from disease-causing pathogens, long-term inflammation leads to chronic diseases. Turmeric inhibits inflammation molecules and offers protection against cancer, arthritis, heart disease and degenerative conditions.
– Curcumin may enable weight loss. Curcumin can turn white fat (bad fat) cells into brown (good) fat cells, and help you in the battle against bulge. The inflammatory properties of turmeric can reduce obesity.
– Turmeric has detoxifying properties. You can use turmeric to cleanse your organs of harmful waste, improve liver and gut health and promote better digestion. Have an eggplant curry or cinnamon-laced turmeric latte instead of processed foods and sugary drinks.
– Turmeric is good for the brain. Decreased levels of brain hormone BDNF can lead to depression and cognitive degradations like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Turmeric prevent this from happening and improves cognitive abilities like memory by increasing the levels of this growth hormone.
– Turmeric provides relief from menstrual cramps and pelvic pain. By stimulating both pain and pleasure receptors, turmeric can provide relief from sever menstrual cramps.
-Turmeric can prevent heart disease. In addition to tackling chronic inflammation, curcumin also helps in proper functioning of lining in blood vessels. This can help regulate blood pressure and prevent many forms of heart disease.
– Turmeric consumption can help prevent cancers. It can reduce growth of tumours, kill cancer cells and prevent them from spreading to other organs.
While turmeric comes loaded with vital health factors, moderation is the key. There is something like herb overload, and turmeric is no exception.
Stay away from high dosages of turmeric and curcumin supplements to avoid side effects like diarrhoea, liver disorders, uterine contraction during pregnancy, and hair loss.
We are not medical professionals and provide this material for your information only. Please do your own research or consult your doctor.
