The Benefits of Turmeric Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family.

The Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family. The average person may best recognize turmeric as a spice commonly used in Indian cuisine. The active compound curcumin is known to have a wide range of medicinal benefits including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumour, antibacterial, and antiviral activities. In India, turmeric has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for stomach and liver ailments. Turmeric can also be used topically to heal sores due to its antimicrobial properties.

Turmeric is also the liver’s favorite spice and helps boost liver detox. It does this by assisting enzymes that actively flush out dietary carcinogens.

Turmeric Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 cup hemp or coconut milk

• ½ cup frozen pineapple or mango chunks

• 1 fresh banana

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

• ½ teaspoon turmeric (can be increased to 1 tsp)

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon ginger

• 1 teaspoon chia seeds

• 1 teaspoon maca (optional)

Add all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. Try to drink this smoothie in the morning before you have anything to eat. It’s a solid way to start your day and pack your body full of antioxidants.

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