Day 13 Of Daily Notes Series
The turmeric rhizomes look similar to ginger and its yellow powder is commonly used as food recipe in Southeast Asian & Middle Eastern cooking. It’s added in almost all dishes to give coloring to food and it is believed that its use in food help fight many diseases including cancer, ease depression, treating breathing problems and flu viruses and more. In is a major component of Aurvedic medicine in the region.
Health Benefit
Turmeric is known to contain about 3% active compound ‘curcumin‘, which also give the yellow color to the turmeric powder. The curcumin is reported to contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are known to inhibits oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen, peroxides, or free radicals in the body, which damage the DNA.
In a blog post 9 health benefits of turmeric, blogger Ellen Francis writes that the curcumin in turmeric help “prevent some of the damage that free radicals can cause. It also lowers the levels of two enzymes in the body that cause inflammation. Many diseases and illnesses may be positively affected by the Curcumin found in turmeric.” Additional health benefit information can be found in the Ellen’s post.
Turmeric – Almond Tea
Several years ago while I was browsing channels I happened to watch an Dr Oz‘s episode with Dr Sanjaya Gupta where Dr Gupta was discussing his turmeric-almond magic juice.
Dr Sanjay Gupta’s Turmeric – Almond Drink
Ingredients:
- 1/4th tsp ginger powder
- 1 cup refrigerated almond milk
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 black pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
Source: adapted from the recipe on Dr. Oz’s Episode with Sanjay Gupta. Photo by Osha Key on Unsplash
The Turmeric-almond drink can be prepared by gently warming a cup of almond milk in a microwave, and then adding the ginger (fresh slices or powder), honey & cinnamon. Then stir the mix and Enjoy!
With regards to the health benefits of Turmeric-Almond drink the almond milk is known to contain less nutrient than animal milk but contains high calcium, with saturated fats and low calories. The honey is a high source of fructose commonly used as household medicine for treating cold, cough etc. The cinnamon & ginger are mainly used as condiment and believed to have some traditional medicinal value.
Make taking a cup of turmeric-almond drink your daily habit!
Contents of this Notes was inspired by Ellen Francis’s post. Cover photo Photo by Dani Rendina on Unsplash