Why you should consume turmeric often to stay healthy

Health benefits of turmeric

Tuesday, 21st April 2020

Turmeric is India’s one of the healthiest and mostly used medicinal spices. India is one of the largest producers and consumers of turmeric. It belongs to the family of ginger and its leaves and roots are edible parts. Turmeric was introduced to Europe in 13th century by Arab traders.

The bonus is, turmeric is also used as a home remedy for many skin related issues as it has anti-septic properties.

Let’s now dive straight into the topic. Here are the good properties of turmeric.

Nutritional qualities:

100 g of turmeric contains 67.8 mg of iron. Consuming 1 teaspoon will provide 10% of our daily requirement of iron.

1. Curcumin present in turmeric has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. This active polyphenol cures gastric. Studies are being conducted to check if turmeric can be used to treat cancer, arthritis, inflammatory bowel and cardiovascular diseases.
2. Oil extracted from turmeric has antifungal properties and can be used to treat issues related to respiratory tract such as asthma, cough and flu. The oil works great as a mosquito repellent too.
3. Turmeric can also be used to treat chicken pox, conjunctivitis, liver ailments and urinary tract infections. It is also good for curing proliferation of skin tumors.
4. Chronic hyperglycemic can be reduced by consuming turmeric.
5. Turmeric is used in cosmetic and medicinal products. Curcumin is capable of boosting antioxidant capacity in our body.  
6. Turmeric boosts appetite and liver function. It improves digestion and cures abdominal pain and distension.

Turmeric can be consumed in following ways:

1. Add a pinch of turmeric with a small piece of ginger in a glass of warm water.
2. Mix one teaspoon of honey with turmeric powder.
3. Add turmeric powder to warm milk (or cold milk).

Make sure you use organic or good quality turmeric powder. With corona virus infection spreading, consume more turmeric to boost your immunity. A tinge of healthy lifestyle and turmeric can make your life healthier. Stay safe.

Source: Food NDTV