Turmeric

= a spice of life

A sprinkle of turmeric aday keeps the doctors away

 Herbs and spices are incredibly nutrient dense. They are packed with many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but are often an overlooked way to optimise health.

Turmeric is a great spice to add to cooking as often as possible as it has many health benefits.  It has anti-inflammatory properties it contains antioxidants (to help neutralise free radicals in the body); it is antibacterial (to assist with liver problems and digestive issues) and contains manganese (required for digestion), iron (required for normal cellular function, copper (t o help the body use iron) and potassium (an essential nutrient for fluid and electrolyte balance).

This highly-pigmented herb should be a staple in everyone’ pantry, not only for acute inflammation relief but also for long-term maintenance.  It should be eaten with black pepper (to increase the bio-availability of turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties) and saturated fats such as ghee, butter, coconut oil or animals fats, as curcumin is a fat soluble compound.

Try using half to one teaspoon of turmeric powder to your cooking, such as soup, stew, curry, rice or a dip and it can be sprinkle on eggs.

Make sure you turmeric comes from a certified organic producer who is committed to quality processes without adding chemical ingredients.