ABOUT
Turmeric is the boiled, dried, cleaned and polished rhizomes of Curcuma longa.
Turmeric is a root plant native to Asia that has been used for millennia. It’s known by its signature golden hue — what gives curries and mustards their vibrant colour.
For centuries this ancient spice has been popular in condiments, cooking, and textile dyes. But turmeric has been used for medicinal purposes for nearly 4,000 years. In traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine, it’s long been a treatment for health issues like skin conditions, allergies, and joint pain. Turmeric is a spice that comes from the turmeric plant. It contains a yellow-coloured chemical called curcumin, which is often used to colour foods and cosmetics.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS (100 G OF EDIBLE PORTION)
| Energy (kcal) | Carbohydrate (g) | Protein (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 444.42 | 44.36 | 17.2 | 22.02 |
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb that’s been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. Inflammation is a root cause of many health conditions like metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and even cancer.
- Turmeric has chemical curcumin seems to reduce hay fever symptoms suchas sneezing, itching, runny nose, and congestion. It also help fight depression
- Turmeric has been shown to increase antioxidant capacity and help fight free-radical damage
- Turmeric has anti-cancerous effect
- Some research shows that taking turmeric extracts, alone or in combination with other herbal ingredients, can reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis.
- Research suggests that taking turmeric by mouth three times daily for 8 weeks reduces itching in people with long-term kidney disease.
- It might stave off neurogenerative disease.
Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
19 Kcal
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Carbohydrates
4 gm
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Protein
0.6 gm
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Fat
0.2 gm
How to Use Turmeric
Here are some ways to use turmeric in your diet:
- Add turmeric, black pepper, and a healthy fat like coconut milk or avocado oil to soups and curries
- Heat turmeric in a golden latte or tea with a sprinkle of black pepper.
- Blend it into a berry-packed smoothie.
- Give your plain white rice a dash of color with subtle flavor.
- Mix it into dips and spreads like hummus or cream cheese.
- Use it to add color to vegan foods like tofu scrambles and non-dairy cheese.
- Add extra nutrition and a hint of flavor to popcorn, breads, stir-fries, and roasted vegetables and nuts.
REFERENCE
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-662/turmeric
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