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Turmeric

Curcumin in turmeric has been studied for its potential to support joint comfort and a healthy inflammatory response.

Turmeric

Beneficial properties

Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant Antibacterial Antifungal Brain health

Nutritional highlights

Antioxidants, Curcumin

Sources: [1] [2] [3] Published nutrition research (NIH.gov). Educational only — not medical advice.

Detailed information

Turmeric is a natural wonder in the healing world and has been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, and anti-depressant since ancient times. Turmeric is also a known blood purifier and helps to soothe respiratory ailments, improve liver function, support the circulatory system, regulate menstrual cycles, prevent cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and heal gastrointestinal disorders. Turmeric significantly decreases inflammation that is attributed to arthritis and other auto-immune disorders such as lupus, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Turmeric also helps the body to digest proteins and fats as well as to regulate blood sugar for diabetics. It’s antioxidant properties have beneficial anti-aging effects and its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial properties aids in healing skin wounds and abrasions as well as inflammatory skin irritations such as psoriasis and eczema. Turmeric is available as a powder, capsule, tincture, tea, spice, and/or ointment. Supplementing with turmeric or adding it to your diet will provide benefit for your whole body and is one of the best things you can do for prevention, repair, and longevity.

Conditions it helps with

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Includes: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)

Includes: Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2

Eczema

Fibromyalgia / Body-Wide Pain

Includes: Fibromyalgia

Joint Pain & Arthritis

Includes: Arthritis

Recipes featuring Turmeric

Big Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Scramble

California Burritos

Cauliflower Nachos with Walnut Taco Meat

Chickpea Tikka Masala

Dom Thompson's Egg Salad Collard Wraps

Easy Jackfruit Curry

Farmers Market Couscous Salad

Hearty Quinoa Soup

Indian-Spiced Cauliflower and Potato Casserole

Individual Curried Shepherd's Pies

Instant Pot Kidney Bean Dal

Lentil Sweet Potato Curry

Lentil, Chard & Sweet Potato Curry

Loaded Lentil Nachos

Mango Smoothie Bowl

Mixed Fruit Soup

Mixed Winter Veggie Curry with Poppy Seeds

Pineapple Ginger Smoothie

Polenta--Black Bean Medallions with Spicy Salsa

Potato-Spinach Casserole with Trumpet Mushrooms

Scrambled Tofu Casserole with Mushrooms and Spinach

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup

Smoky Little Devils

Spaghetti Squash Pho

Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese

Sweet Potato Shawarma

Tofu and Veggie Frittata

Tortilla Española with Potatoes and Red Peppers

Jalapeño Poppers with Savory Sweet Potato Filling

Vegetable Korma

Vegetable Tikka Masala

Roast Vegetable Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Fijian Fish Curry

Protein Buddha Bowl

Lemon Honey Ginger Water

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry

Apple Cinnamon Turmeric Cleanser

Cashew Cheese Sauce

Immune Boost Broth Sip

Turmeric Golden Milk

Apple Turmeric Elixir

Savory Lentil Muffins

Breakfast Tomatoes

Savory Vegetable Muffins (Breakfast)

Banana Pudding (Dessert)

Danish Pastry (Breakfast or Dessert)

Scrambled Eggs (Breakfast)

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese (Dinner)

The Best Yellow Lentil Dal Recipe

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Spinach Casserole

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

1-Pot-Lentil Dal

Chickpea & Eggplant Curry

Vegetable Pakora Recipe

Thai Coconut Curry Soup

Kitchari Recipe

Sweet Potato Curry

Chicken Pastina Soup

Pumpkin Soup Recipe with Canned Pumpkin

Vegetarian Chili Recipe

Chicken Quinoa Soup

Easy Sweet Potato Soup

Healthy Butternut Squash Soup

Turkey Chili with No Beans

Tofu “Egg Salad” Boats

Adas Polo (Persian Lentil Rice)

Butternut Squash Chickpea Soup

Chick’n Spice Mix

Curry Fried Rice

Golden Glow Sauce

Golden Latte Instant Mix

Golden Overnight Couscous

Harissa Roasted Cauliflower & Turmeric Rice

Homemade Curry Powder

Mango Turmeric Lassi

Roasted Lemon Turmeric Hummus

Tikka Masala Spice Mix

Turkish Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Çorbası)

Savory Makhana (Fox Nut)

Dairy-Free Mango Pineapple Ice Cream

One Pan Broccoli Cheddar Orzo

Golden Girl Curry

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Quinoa Sushi (gluten-free

Easy Pita Pocket with Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Juicy and Flavorful Chicken Shawarma

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

Tuna Curry Bowl with Cauliflower Rice

Lentil Tuna Salad

Meal Prep Salad

Roasted Cauliflower

Pumpkin Curry Soup

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