Turmeric

Turmeric: Ginger’s Cousin

Since I wrote about ginger in one of my last posts, I thought it would be appropriate to write a short post on its “cousin” turmeric. In my opinion, turmeric is more potent than ginger.

Turmeric is part of the ginger family. For thousands of years, this orange-colored spice has been a popular staple in the Middle East and Southeast Asia where it has been used mostly in cooking . 

I must confess I first heard of turmeric a few years ago. After I read about its many health benefits, I decided to incorporate it into my diet.

According to numerous studies on the turmeric, this popular spice is a powerful antioxidant that has been reported to help our bodies prevent and fight some health problems due to the potent healing effects of curcumin, which is the main component in turmeric.

Here is a list of some of the health benefits of turmeric:

1. Turmeric may help improve some forms of arthritis by reducing inflammation.

2. It may help improve digestion by preventing disorders such as stomach aches, excessive gas, and diarrhea.

3.  It may help prevent or improve the symptoms of the common cold, and other related ailments.

4. Turmeric may support your immune system.

5. It may also help maintain a healthy skin.

6. Last but not least, it has been reported that turmeric may help prevent and treat some types of cancer.

Finally, it is recommended that turmeric be taken in its raw form if you want to take advantage of its many healthy benefits, which is why I usually take it in capsules.