Not always so obvious.
And what the heck is the difference betweenturmeric and curcumin?
We’ll answer these, and give you a list of turmeric benefits to boot!
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What are turmeric & curcumin?
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Supplement vs. diet: How should I use turmeric?
8 benefits of turmeric.
- (A win for your whole-body health AND taste buds!)
It kicks free radical butt.
- So, yesturmeric kicks free radical butt, and helps support overall oxidative balance.
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Antioxidant-boosting bevvy
Add a teaspoon of turmeric to yourfavorite green juice or smoothiefor an antioxidant boost.
It helps boost your immune system.
Curcuminsantioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties7make it a health-promoting powerhouse.
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One of my favorite ancientAyurvedic remediesis animmune-supporting teawith turmeric, ginger, and black pepper.
Immune-boosting turmeric tea
Add one teaspoon of turmeric to 12 ounces of water and bring to a boil.
Take the water off the heat and add 1/4 teaspoon each of ground ginger and black pepper.
you’re free to also make this tea into golden milk by using coconut milk instead of water.
It supports joint health.
My go-to combo is frozen wild blueberries, roasted or steamed beets (anotherantioxidant-rich food11), and turmeric.
If you want to make it a meal, add your favoriteplant protein.
It protects your heart.
Thanks to their inflammatory balancing and antioxidant actions, curcumin and turmeric demonstrate a number of cardioprotective properties.
It helps promote a healthy gut.
It delivers mood support.
While its mostly found in animal protein, oats are a great plant-based source.
(Savory oatmeal, anyone?)
My go-to savory oats spice combo is turmeric, ginger, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Add an egg for staying power and veggies for extra nutrients, and youve got a meal!
It improves long-term cognitive function.
Thanks to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, curcumin boastsneuroprotective properties12to promote healthy brain function and longevity.
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Brain longevity breakfast
Turmeric goes great with eggs (anotherexcellent brain food).
Dosing: How much turmeric should I take?
The takeaway.
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