Benefits of turmeric and 5 easy ways to consume it on the daily
What is turmeric?
Turmeric is a spice that comes from the root of a plant called Curcuma longa, and its active ingredient: curcumin.
5 EASY WAYS TO CONSUME TURMERIC ON THE DAILY
Good to know: if you can't source fresh turmeric root, use organic powdered turmeric. Use 1 level teaspoon in place of 1cm of fresh.
1) MAKE YOURSELF A TURMERIC TEA
The quickest and most simple way is to boil filtered water in a pan (or nut milk) and then add 2 cm of sliced turmeric root (and root of ginger if you like it) per person to the pan, simmer and leave for 15 minutes. Then serve! For more tea inspo check out this Juice Plus+ article too: TURMERIC SMOOTHIE
2) BLEND TURMERIC INTO YOUR FAVOURITE SOUP
Blending some powdered or fresh turmeric root into a soup is an easy way to add this super-food, while deepening the soup’s flavour. You can do this with any soup. Short on time? Grab a packet of Juice Plus+ Complete Vegetable Soup and mix in a little powdered turmeric and black pepper!
3) BLENDED INTO A SMOOTHIE
You can blend turmeric into any smoothie. Try blending ½ teaspoon of powered turmeric and a little black pepper into the Juice Plus+ Complete Chocolate Shake, for a rich chocolatey taste with a subtle spicy twist that will help also help reduce inflammation and bloating.
4) LOVE ROASTING VEGGIES? MAKE THEM WITH TURMERIC
Either add in some roughly chopped peeled turmeric root to the pan, OR toss through a teaspoon of powdered turmeric before roasting - either works super well. Roast your veggies in coconut oil with some cracked black pepper.
5) TURMERIC & GINGER FRIED CAULIFLOWER RICE
If you want to reduce your gluten and carb intake, cauliflower rice could be just the ticket!
It's delicious, quick, and easy. Low-carb and high-energy, this rice can be used to replace all sorts of previously-gluten-filled meals!
How? Simply break up a raw head of cauliflower into florets, throw into a blender or food processor, and pulse until rice sized. Then try gently frying it in coconut oil and grated or sliced turmeric, ginger black pepper and a little salt for a delish side dish.
