10 Things to Love About Turmeric

10 Things to Love About Turmeric

/in /by

Turmeric is a gorgeous Indian spice, known for its bright yellow colour. In recent years it has also become more widely known for its great health benefits and thus incorporated into many food and drink products, including turmeric lattes. Here are 10 things to love about this marvelous spice.

  1. Turmeric is maybe most well-known for being anti-inflammatory and helps with muscle and body inflammation. This is due to the main ingredient in turmeric being Curcumin, which has incredible, natural anti-inflammatory powers.
  2. Turmeric, or the Curcumin, helps to prevent memory loss and problems as well as actually improving your memory. Even those who suffer from depression have been helped by taking turmeric supplements.
  3. Turmeric is believed to be a strong anti-oxidant and some even say it is stronger than vitamin E.
  4. Turmeric supports the health of our cells and tissues before or after physical exercise.
  5. Not only does turmeric help our bodies, but it also helps with rejuvenating and nourishing our skin. It is known for reducing redness on the face caused by anything from acne to sunburn.
  6. Turmeric also has anti-septic, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-tumor properties, which makes it a fighter of bacteria, viruses, free radicals and more.
  7. Turmeric, or the Curcumin, are great for your heart. The anti-inflammatory effects are good news for your cardiovascular system.
  8. Turmeric tastes great and blends really well which makes it easy to incorporate into your dishes to boost your intake.
  9. The anti-inflammatory properties in turmeric help reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, blood pressure problems and obesity.
  10. Turmeric is a natural liver detoxifier.

At Anat turmeric is one of our favourite spices and used in a number of our dishes. Pop down to your nearest Anat or start incorporating more turmeric into your dishes at home to enjoy the health benefits.

You might also like
This Trinidad Chicken Roti recipe is great for those who love Caribbean flavours. It is simple to make and totally delicious! What You’ll Need: Chicken Marinade • 600g deboned and skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces • ½ teaspoon white pepper • ½ teaspoon dried thyme • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic • ½ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon curry powder • ½ teaspoon chicken stock Chicken Roti • Canola or Olive oil for cooking • 1 large onion, diced • 2 teaspoons crushed garlic • 1 ½ teaspoons of fresh or dried thyme • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika • 1 teaspoon cumin spice • 1 teaspoon ground allspice • 2-3 tablespoons curry powder (depending on your taste) • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 can chickpeas, drained • 1 tablespoon chicken stock • 2 cups cubed potatoes • ½ - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) • 1 teaspoon white pepper • 3-4 cups chicken stock or water • Salt to taste • Anat roti’s How to Make the Roti’s? 1. Place your chicken in a large bowl and add your garlic, thyme, salt, white pepper and curry powder. 2. Mix the chicken with a spoon or with your hands until all the pieces are well coated. Set this aside in the fridge and allow it to marinade for at least 30 minutes. If you can leave it for longer or overnight, the flavor is even better. 3. When you are ready to cook, heat up your oil a large saucepan and add your onion, garlic, thyme, cumin, allspice, smoked paprika, nutmeg and your curry powder. Stir occasionally for about 3-4 minutes until your onions are translucent. 4. You are now ready to add your chicken. Once added, stir and sauté this for about 2-3 more minutes. Add your chicken stock or water if necessary, to prevent anything from burning. 5. Next, add your chickpeas, chicken stock, cayenne pepper, white pepper and potatoes. Bring the mixture to the boil and let it simmer until the sauce thickens. This takes 20-30 minutes. 6. Add salt and pepper to taste. Once ready, fill your Anat roti’s with the mixture and enjoy! Trinidad Chicken Roti
Roasted Veggie Pitas
8 Ways to Use Tahini 8 Ways to Use Tahini
5 Fun Facts About Coriander 5 Fun Facts About Coriander
Things You Didn’t Know About Spinach Things You Didn’t Know About Spinach
Leftover Christmas Gammon Wraps Leftover Christmas Gammon Wraps
Homemade Chicken Soup with Cheesy Pizza Dippers Homemade Chicken Soup with Cheesy Pizza Dippers
Tasneem Maganlal’s Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps Tasneem Maganlal’s Sweet Chili Chicken Wraps