Turmeric has many health and beauty benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. One of the main compounds active in turmeric is ‘curcumin’, It is a powerhouse of antioxidants, provides effective relief from pain and inflammation, heals injuries, improves your metabolism, maintains healthy body weight, and also promotes clear skin.
TURMERIC MILK – It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic & anti-bacterial properties & helps one fight against cold & flu
you will need –
- Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
- Peppercorns – 4-5
- Dash of cinnamon
- Milk – 1 cup
- Dates or honey – 2 or any other sweetener
To make – – In a saucepan, add any milk of your choice along with turmeric powder, cinnamon, dates and few crushed peppercorns. Simmer it on low for 5 mins. Sip on it while it’s warm.
TURMERIC TEA – has anti-inflammatory, immunity-boosting, and skin clearing properties. Curcumin in turmeric can suppress many molecules known to play major roles in inflammation.
you will need –
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- Peppercorns – 4-5
- Green tea or any herbal tea – 1 bag
- Water – 1 cup
To make – In a cup add hot water along with a teabag, turmeric powder, and crushed peppercorns. Let it steep for 3-5 mins. Strain the tea and sip warm.
TURMERIC SHOTS – its anti-inflammatory properties promote quicker healing and fight acne. It also helps to fade pigmentation and brighten skin.
you will need –
- Carrot -1/4
- Fresh turmeric – 1/2 inch
- Amla or indian gooseberry – 1
- Saffron threads – 3-5
- dash of salt and pepper
To make – Into a blender, add in the carrots, turmeric root, saffron and amla along with the water and blend into a fine and smooth liquid without any lumps. Pour it into a glass and it is ready to serve. You can add a dash of pepper powder for flavoring if you wish to. You can also refrigerate this drink for a while and consume it cold if you wish to.
TURMERIC JUICE – A rich, golden herb known to have powerful health & beauty benefits.
you will need –
- Carrot – 1/4
- Orange – 1
- Fresh turmeric – 1/2 inch
- Water or coconut water – 1 cup
- Dash of pepper
To make – Chop turmeric, carrot and add them to a blender. Peel and add orange along with add it with dates. Blend on high for 1 min. Strain the juice and add in a dash pepper. You can add ice cubes before you serve.
TURMERIC SMOOTHIE – its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric can contribute to healthy digestion, brighten skin and clear acne.
Ingredients:
- coconut milk or any milk of choice – 1/2 cup
- turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
- Banana – 1
- carrot – 1/4
- water – 1/2 cup
- Dates – 2-3
To make – Add all the ingredients in a blender along with ice cubes and blend on high. Serve it immediately.
TURMERIC WATER – Turmeric flushes out toxins to detox the body and also boosts weight loss to maintain healthy body weight. Rich in antioxidant properties that helps to improve immunity. Helps reduce inflammation, aids in digestion, sinus relief and also treats bloating.
you will need –
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- Ginger powder – 1/8 tsp
- Pepper powder – dash
- Warm Water – 1 cup
- Honey ( optional)
To make – In a cup add in turmeric powder, pepper and saffron threads. Warm a cup of water and add it to the cup. Stir in some honey and drink it warm in the morning.