The Power Of Tumeric

We’ve all heard of turmeric; it’s that yellow spice that’s added to curries and, more recently, to our coffees! And as it turns out, turmeric not only tastes delicious but it’s also a wonder spice! Here’s 6 reasons you should eat more turmeric and how to add it to your diet!

1. Fights depression – Turmeric contains an antioxidant called curcumin, which in recent studies has been shown to be able to treat mild depression just as well as some anti-depressants. Taking 1000mg of curcumin per day can improve your mood over a 2 month period.
2. Boosts memory – Some studies have shown that immediately after eating turmeric a person’s working memory is improved. This is the type of memory that helps people recall phone numbers, remember shopping lists and instructions. Experts say that this may be due to turmeric’s ability to reduce mental fatigue.
3. Reduces Cholesterol – Taking 45mg of curcumin daily has been shown to lower levels of bad LDL cholesterol, but also increase levels of good HDL cholesterol. It is thought that this is achieved because of curcumin’s antioxidant properties that prevent bad cholesterol from oxidising, which is what causes arteries to stiffen!
4. Improves blood sugar control - For lowering blood sugar and reversing insulin resistance there’s arguably no better natural treatment than adding turmeric into your diet.
5. Relieves joint pain – Curcumin’s anti-inflammatory power can also reduce inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, which is driven by inflammation.
6. Boosts immunity – Adding turmeric to your diet will help activate your body’s immune cells and this helps fight off bacteria and viruses.

Ways to eat more Turmeric:

1. Rice – Add ½ a teaspoon to a rice meal while it’s cooking
2. Juice – Fresh turmeric can easily be added to your favourite juice
3. Curry – whether you’re making your own from scratch or using a store bought sauce, add turmeric to the sauce
4. Turmeric latte’s – Visit your local cafe!
5. Supplements – Supplements can be convenient if you struggle to get turmeric into your diet often as they contain large doses of curcumin