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Turmeric: Health Benefits
09.09.2023 14:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23
Turmeric has a spicy, resinous flavor with hints of ginger and orange. It is often used as the main ingredient in curries, which are used predominantly in Indian and Asian dishes.
What is useful turmeric
Turmeric increases the body's resistance to various infections, cleanses the blood, removes toxins from the liver and has a diuretic effect. “The curcumin contained in this spice helps lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
The plant has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, improves brain function, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Turmeric can be used in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, helps with arthritis and depression, and also slows down the aging process in the body.
Who should not use turmeric
Contraindications to taking spices are post-stroke conditions, hypertension, inflammation of the kidneys and pancreas, hepatitis, gastritis, ulcers, vascular disease, glaucoma.
How to Take Turmeric for Health
To do this, just mix half a teaspoon of turmeric, a teaspoon of honey and a glass of hot water.
The drink can be drunk in the morning on an empty stomach or during the day.
In addition, turmeric with honey can be added to food. For example, it can be used as a seasoning for meat and vegetable dishes.
What goes with turmeric
Ground turmeric root goes well with vegetables, especially zucchini, pumpkin, cabbage, potatoes, lentils; with cereals - most often it is added to rice-based dishes; with dairy products (milk, yogurt).
Fresh turmeric can be added to any meat dishes for color and flavor, to vegetable stews, to legumes, especially lentils and beans. It's great to add a little grated root to rice when cooking, as well as to potatoes.
