Is Turmeric Worthy Of Being Our Current Obsession?

Recently, we’ve spotted turmeric teas and golden lattes at artisanal coffee shops from Brooklyn to Seattle. The best thing about this trend? 

Research shows that turmeric, the vibrant root that gives Indian curry and yellow mustard their colors, is one of the world’s most beneficial herbs. 

Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help alleviate pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and other chronic conditions. It even shows promise in combating cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. 

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Though native to Southeast Asia, turmeric is also the most popular herbal supplement in the United States (turmeric can help treat these 9 ailments [4]). But you don’t need to shop the vitamin aisle to reap its benefits. One of the easier ways to use it is to start including it in your everyday diet. 

“In India, where turmeric is one of the primary flavors, there is a very low incidence of gastrointestinal disease and lower reports of cancer,” says Mark Blumenthal, executive director of the American Botanical Council. 

You can cook with fresh or ground turmeric, but some brands of turmeric powder have been dinged for high levels of lead and insect parts, so shop consciously. 

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In its fresh form, turmeric is an orange underground stem called a rhizome. 

Here are 5 Tasty Ways To Cook With Turmeric [6]. 

To make fresh turmeric tea: Grate ¼ teaspoon into 1 cup boiling water and simmer 10 minutes. While less potent than fresh, powdered turmeric still packs a punch.

 Nutritionist Sarajean Rudman recommends mixing 1 tablespoon turmeric powder with 4 tablespoons honey and 1 pinch black pepper, and taking 1 teaspoon of the mixture up to 5 times a day at the first sign of a cold. You can add it to soups and smoothies or even use it to make a decadent hot chocolate.

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