Turmeric
Turmeric is a flowering plant of the ginger family with an earthy aroma and pungent, slightly bitter flavour; Typically known in its dried/ powdered form, turmeric can be used fresh, just like ginger. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric, it has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant that may help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.
As curcumin is poorly absorbed into our bloodstream, to benefits fully of its effects, it helps to consume it with ingredients containing pipeline (like black pepper); Piperine is a natural substance enhancing the absorption of curcumin by 2,000%.
Turmeric is a flowering plant of the ginger family with an earthy aroma and pungent, slightly bitter flavour; Typically known in its dried/ powdered form, turmeric can be used fresh, just like ginger. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric, it has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant that may help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.
As curcumin is poorly absorbed into our bloodstream, to benefits fully of its effects, it helps to consume it with ingredients containing pipeline (like black pepper); Piperine is a natural substance enhancing the absorption of curcumin by 2,000%.
Turmeric is a flowering plant of the ginger family with an earthy aroma and pungent, slightly bitter flavour; Typically known in its dried/ powdered form, turmeric can be used fresh, just like ginger. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric, it has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant that may help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.
As curcumin is poorly absorbed into our bloodstream, to benefits fully of its effects, it helps to consume it with ingredients containing pipeline (like black pepper); Piperine is a natural substance enhancing the absorption of curcumin by 2,000%.
Cooking tip
Curcumin is also fat soluble, which means it breaks down and dissolves in fat or oil: It may be a good idea enjoy curcumin in a meal or smoothie containing some fat.