5 Healthy Uses for Turmeric

Did you know that there are a lot of healthy uses for turmeric?

Turmeric is an aromatic spice that is largely found in Indian cuisines and curries. It is regularly added to mustard blends and relishes. It also is used in place of saffron to provide color and flavor. Turmeric is somewhat fragrant and has scents of orange or ginger. It has a strong bitter flavor.

Eating turmeric is also said to have a lot of health benefits, such as it is a natural anti-inflammatory, it has powerful antioxidant effects, and is even said to lower your risk of brain disease, heart disease, and cancer.

Here are some healthy uses for turmeric as well as ways to get more turmeric in your eating plan!

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Turmeric Tea

Mix some turmeric with a little cinnamon and add to some warm coconut milk for a nice relaxing pre-bedtime tea! It is said to improve sleep.

Anti-Inflammatory Skin Paste

Mix with aloe to stop itchy, irritated skin. Mix with honey to use as a skin scrub an reduce inflammation and acne.

Eat the rainbow!

Throw some turmeric into pizza or bread dough to add some natural color!

Curries

Turmeric tastes awesome on both chicken and cauliflower. One of our favorite weeknight dishes is chicken curry with cauliflower rice. It’s quick, healthy, and delicious!

All-Natural Makeup

You can make all-natural shades of bronze r, eye shadow, and blush using turmeric! Try mixing with other healthy items like cocoa powder, beetroot powder, and ground ginger.

How do you like to use turmeric? Do you use it for recipes, home remedies, or both? I want to hear from you–let me know in the comments section below!

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