Who does not know about the golden spice? It is the king of healthy compounds, healer of pain, fighter of cancer and the protector of the heart. My wife use haldi to keep me healthy. And in this blog, I will reveal 8 ways to add Turmeric in your daily diet!
But first, if you don’t already know, here’s a quick brush up of the benefits of turmeric!
The anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric is a well-known thing. But what many don’t know is that it can decrease the risk of cancer, support detoxification, regulate blood sugar levels Turmeric further aids in digestion, boosts kidney function, positively impacts cholesterol levels, helps in weight loss and combat the effects of arthritis.
Several studies have proven the anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin. But new researches keep delving deep into the different aspects of this golden spice. Research validated the old folk practice of using turmeric to relieve gas and bloating.
# Warm Lemon water
I have been drinking a glass of warm lemon water since my college days but it was my wife who added a pinch of haldi. And it indeed doubled up the benefits filled in that glass.
# Turmeric tonicA superb punch of healthy nutrients comes in a glass of turmeric tonic. My wife prepares this with ginger, haldi, coconut water, orange, carrot, honey and pepper. This anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant tonic is just a blessing for the body.
# Golden milkFrom day one after marriage till today, I never went to bed without my glass of golden milk. Prepared artistically, my wife adds grounded almonds, saffron or cinnamon, ginger and haldi to a glass of warm milk. Golden milk offers oodles of benefits from soothing arthritis pain to lowering blood sugar and combating cancer.
# The golden-hued salad
A delicious plate of salad or a luscious platter of boiled apple with a pinch of cinnamon and haldi is our way of relishing a meal!
# Vegetable StewHealthy steamed cauliflower, green beans and onions with a bit of spice and a pinch of haldi is a staple for diet for our dinner. Whenever I get bored she makes an awesome boiled mix of raw cauliflower, celery, sweet pepper and broccoli florets with turmeric and added spice.
# Turmeric & Ginger Iced TeaA refreshing drink to support your heart, boost your brain and pamper every cell in your body. This simple recipe of haldi and ginger is an elixir the body craves for.
# Juice with a pinch of turmericIt’s super simple to add turmeric to your juices or blended drinks. For best results, my wife brings the fresh organic haldi roots and adds it to the blender. It not only enhances the taste of the juice but offers amazing benefits to the body.
# Black Pepper and Turmeric TeaThis spicy tea contains cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric, raw honey and coconut milk along with black pepper. Studies have found that the piperine in black pepper increases curcumin bioavailability by 2000%.