Turmeric! You've probably heard of it as the main ingredient in curry, and in many other Indian foods. It's also used as a dye, so consider using this natural way of dyeing your Easter eggs, instead of reaching out to unhealthy chemicals. But did you know that it has such a vast number of health benefits that it's called a wonder plant? It is used in Asia's culinary and medicine for several thousand years. Considering its status as a most powerful plant in the world and the constantly increasing number studies that examine (and prove) its beneficial features, let's indicate some of them.
Anti-cancer
A number of researches and examinations have proven that turmeric is rich in some properties that are able to stop the dividing of the cancer cells.
It is stated in the Healthier Talk:
"It has been found especially helpful in treating conditions like arthritis, sports injuries, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, tendonitis and various autoimmune diseases. Some research even suggests that curcumin may also help those suffering asthma, inflammatory bowel disease and, yes, even cancer."
Anti-aging
The anti-oxidant property of turmeric decreases the loss of collagen. This makes the skin less wrinkly and saggy. It also has an ability to decrease photo aging, as it’s capable of repairing the skin that’s damaged by years of exposure to the UV rays.
Anti-inflammatory
The active constituent of turmeric called curcumin is wealthy in antioxidant properties which help the body fight the inflammation. Its helpful characteristics are the perfect solution in case of arthritis and others inflammatory conditions.
The weight loss
When speaking of healthy weight loss, turmeric is definitely something you should know about. Its main ingredient, curcumin, speeds up the metabolism and helps burn the body fat. The internet is filled with various recipes in which you can find turmeric used with many other curative products, such as cayenne, lemon, ginger, etc. You can also introduce the turmeric latte into your nutrition which is as tasty as it is beneficial and will provide your body with a pleasant detoxication.
Brain function improvement
There's a hormone in the brain called Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor that induces the forming of new connections between the neurons. Brain disorders such as depression and Alzheimer's disease are closely related to decreased level of BDNF. The researches show that curcumin boosts the level of this hormone and so it improves the memory and the general brain function.
Pain relieving
As most of us are used to, when the pain strikes, we simply take a pill and let it take care of the ache. There is a better and healthier solution to this. Instead of forming a habit and addiction to synthetic medications, try finding the relief in the natural painkillers. Curcumin is a famous painkiller which will provide you with the help you need without the harmful side effects.
Other than the mentioned, turmeric with its ingredient curcumin also helps with the conditions as diabetes and fever, it helps the digestion and keeps the heart young.
Considering all the health benefits that provides, turmeric should definitely find its place in everybody’s kitchen. Try it and see for yourself!
Nessie L.B.