Amazing Benefits Of Organic Turmeric Powder
Turmeric is a popular spice known for its medicinal and flavour-inducing properties. It is a particularly famous spice used in Southeast Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine and is responsible for the bright yellow colour and potent flavour in various curries and other dishes.
There are a lot of benefits of turmeric powder, not only for its famously known anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties but also for beauty benefits such as making your skin glow and shine. Turmeric powder uses range from being an indispensable ingredient in cooking as well as medicinal uses.
Nutritional Value Of Organic Turmeric Powder
The nutritional value of turmeric powder contains a rich source of various nutrients and antioxidants like:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B6
- Manganese
- Iron
- Potassium
- Fatty Acids
Its active ingredient, curcumin, is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties and is the main component that plays a role in all the different benefits of haldi powder that we know of.
Why Is “I Say Organic’s” Turmeric Powder Special?
Turmeric is no doubt the best medicinal ingredient you can find. I Say Organic's turmeric is filled to the brim with health benefits - being filled with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and antioxidants.
Sourced from Pune, this spice is grown in the right environment with adequate sunlight, rain and shade that boosts its natural growth.
Mix it up with some warm water or milk and enjoy the health benefits this spice has to offer you. Moreover, enjoy a flavour boost in your dishes with potent and aromatic flavour oozing from everywhere.
Uses Of Turmeric Powder
Here are some common turmeric powder uses:
1. In Cooking
Turmeric is very commonly uses in cooking, such as in dishes like curries. It’s a common spice blend that is very often found in curry powder. It’s said to have an earthy odour with a slightly bitter taste.
2. With Milk
Apart from being used in cooking, it’s a superfood with a long history of medicinal use. It’s very popularly used for treating cold-related issues. For instance, turmeric powder drink, especially with milk is a great tool in keeping a lot of illnesses away. It also aids in healing and thus can boost recovery. Turmeric mixed with hot milk at night can help induce a good night’s sleep.
3. In Water
There are also benefits of drinking hot water with turmeric powder in morning, as it can aid in weight loss. It also works as a detox for the body similar to green tea. Having a glass of milk with turmeric powder benefits those who have a cold or a sore throat. Similarly, raw turmeric powder mixed with honey is effective in soothing severe coughs.
4. As A Face Mask
Turmeric powder is also used by many people in their skincare routine. It helps bring out the skin’s natural glow and fades any scarring or pigmentation. A paste of turmeric powder, yogurt and honey can be applied on the face for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water and pat dry your face.
Benefits Of Turmeric Powder
1. It Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Curcumin, one of the active compounds in turmeric is well-known for its anti-inflammatory properties [1]. Inflammation is responsible for fighting off any foreign particles and if it turns chronic in nature, it can cause damage to the body's tissues. Thus, curcumin’s anti-inflammatory properties help in effectively treating issues like chronic inflammation. It is especially beneficial for individuals who suffer from arthritis.
2. Boosts Antioxidant Properties
Antioxidants are important to battling free radicals present in the body. These free radicals are molecules that can cause a chain reaction of chemicals within the body that can damage cells. Antioxidants neutralize these free radicals.
The curcumin compound present has such antioxidants that play an important role to fight off various pathological conditions related to free radicals such as neurodegenerative diseases or cancer [2].
3. Turmeric is very good for skin
The age-old tradition of using turmeric powder on skin for its glow exists for a reason. Turmeric not only helps by reviving the skin’s natural glow and suppleness, but it also helps deal with a lot of dermatological problems like eczema as well as other issues like acne scars [3].
4. Turmeric Can Aid In Weight Loss
Apart from its exceptional qualities of helping in fighting off illnesses and helping in achieving glowing skin, turmeric is a hero when it comes to weight loss. Its active compound curcumin plays a role in promoting weight, obesity and related issues.
This happens when curcumin reacts with white adipose tissue (a type of fat predominant in the body and responsible for energy storage) to suppress chronic inflammation caused by obesity [4]. So, the turmeric powder weight loss management element that many promote is true.
5. Turmeric Can Help In Treating Diabetes
Turmeric is known not only for its benefits for skin revitalization but also for its medicinal properties, especially in Ayurveda. The health benefits of turmeric powder include its effectiveness when it comes to treating diabetes. A systematic review of the literature on curcumin the active ingredient of turmeric and diabetes found that it plays a role in controlling blood glucose and insulin levels for type 2 diabetes and related disorders [5].
6. Turmeric Is Great For Wounds
Turmeric is said to be a great antiseptic and is a well-known wound-healing agent. It works to reduce the inflammation of the wound succeeding in promoting tissue formation in the wound. Eventually, this leads to the formation of scar tissue [6]. It’s effective in speeding up the healing process.
FAQs
Q1: How Can Turmeric Be Consumed?
Turmeric can be consumed as a spice and added to food such as curries, soups etc. This is usually done by adding it with other herbs or mixing it into a paste. It can also be taken as a supplement to a tablet. Another way is by combining raw turmeric powder with honey.
Q2: What Makes Turmeric More Effective?
To get the most advantage of turmeric powder, it’s best to use it with food that enhances its effects. Ingredients such as black pepper enhance the absorption of turmeric. It can also be used with fats such as olive oil or coconut oil which helps it get absorbed faster in our blood. Heat is another way to activate turmeric and make it more effective.
Q3: How Much Can Turmeric Be Consumed Every Day?
Up to 8 grams of turmeric is safe for consumption each day. Although, just like any food, moderate consumption is the best. Thus, It is recommended to limit its intake to a lighter side; between 1 to 6 grams.
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