Turmeric, a superfood to incorporate into your diet
Turmeric is a plant native to South Asia , where it has been used for thousands of years to make curries, chutneys, marinades and sauces. And to dye fabrics, furs, etc.
In addition to all these uses, turmeric has been attributed medicinal properties since ancient times.
Turmeric contains zingiberene , an essential oil that favors the segregation of gastric juices, helps to improve digestion, prevents the formation of ulcers and also helps to expel gases and avoid colic.
Most essential oils present in turmeric have great antifungal and antimicrobial power.
It has been shown that curcumin , which is a phytochemical with antioxidant properties that are found naturally in turmeric, it is vital to prevent numerous diseases and health problems.
Thus, curcumin is essential for the protection and proper drainage of the liver and for emptying the gallbladder.
It is also a potent anti-inflammatory and is also very important to prevent skin, duodenal, breast and colon cancer. As well as to help the body overcome the side effects of medications to treat cancer.
In turmeric we find other compounds that stimulate the nervous system, and act as natural antidepressants increasing the levels of serotonin, also called humor and pleasure hormone.
How to include turmeric in the daily diet?
When cooking rice
You can add it as a spice in rice to give it bright colors, it is ideal in paellas and rice with chicken.
In sauces and stews
Another way to use it is to apply it as a seasoning of the stews as well as its spicy taste gives a more intense color to the sauces.
Applying Curry
You've probably tried curried chicken or curried rice; In any case when you apply curry powder you are already consuming turmeric, since it is this ingredient that gives the intense color that it has.
As a colorant in shakes, desserts and creams
Applying a small amount to the smoothies, desserts or creams you can add color with an almost unnoticed taste, do not apply more than a teaspoon of dessert.
Include turmeric in your daily dishes and remember not to abuse, the recommended daily dose according to WHO is 0.1 mg / kg.
