Properties Of Turmeric: Anti-pain And Anti-cancer

To fully benefit from the benefits of turmeric, we must consume it every day. We can add it to our recipes to give them a touch of flavor, take it as an extract or a tablet.

Turmeric is a widely used spice in Asian culture, and one of the ingredients in curry. It gives flavor and color to various preparations. Here are the main properties of turmeric: anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-depressive.

Today we explain to you what its benefits are and how you can include it in your daily diet.

For example by preparing original and delicious recipes that will please everyone: a coconut and turmeric flan, an energy milkshake or even a Hindu drink!

The main properties of turmeric

Turmeric ( Curcuma longa ) is a species of the same family as ginger. The part used for its medicinal properties is the rhizome.

It is traditionally used in the East. But it is used more and more in the West in culinary preparations, as well as as a food supplement and as a natural remedy.

• Anti-cancer: Turmeric has many anti-cancer components which inhibit the growth of a large number of tumors. And it is also found to be very effective in overcoming the side effects caused by cancer treatments.
• Anti-inflammatory: one of its components, curcumin, has important anti-inflammatory properties. This is why its consumption is recommended to people who suffer from pain, rheumatism, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, etc. It is also very useful for treating inflammation of the respiratory or urinary tract.
• Digestive: turmeric acts as a digestive tonic. It improves the digestive process and fights heartburn, ulcers, gastritis, etc.
• Anti-oxidant: turmeric neutralizes the effects of free radicals, which oxidize and age our cells.
• Protects the liver and gallbladder, it also helps prevent gallstone formation and can relieve liver disease such as cirrhosis or jaundice.
• Antidepressant: Several studies have shown that turmeric works as a useful natural antidepressant during times of stress.
• Fights infections: turmeric is anti-microbial and antiseptic.

How to consume turmeric?

In order to get the benefits mentioned, one should consume turmeric daily. It can be consumed in extracts, capsules or tablets, or by including it in our daily meals.

You should know that turmeric gives the preparations a little taste, as well as a fairly intense yellow color.

It can be added without fear to all kinds of soups, creams, stews, rice, pasta and sauces. It can also be added to desserts such as cakes, milkshakes, custards, custard, etc.

The recommended dose is around a teaspoon per day.

To treat skin conditions, it can also be applied topically, making a poultice with water or mixing it with clay. It can also be very effective in treating conditions such as psoriasis or eczema.

We recommend that you always consult a doctor or therapist before carrying out the treatment.

An energy milkshake

With this milkshake, you will fill up with energy in the morning! Just mix and blend the following ingredients:

• Milk or a vegetable drink
• Turmeric
• A ripe banana
• Dates without their pit
• Ground almonds

This milkshake is particularly recommended for children, athletes and people who exercise a lot physically or mentally.

The Hindu drink

A healthy and delicious way to take advantage of the properties of turmeric and other spices is obviously to prepare a spicy drink.

Ingredients:

About a teaspoon of each spice per liter of drink

• Milk or a vegetable drink (rice, oats, etc.)
• Turmeric
• Cinnamon
• Ginger
• Star anise
• A zest of lemon or orange
• Of honey

Preparation

• Boil the milk mixed with spices for 10 minutes
• Let sit for at least 10 more minutes.
• Filter the drink and store it in the refrigerator.

You can eat it hot or cold.

The coconut and turmeric flan

This flan does not contain egg. It is therefore ideal for those who suffer from intolerance.  And it will therefore make you benefit from all the properties of turmeric. We will need the following:

• Coconut milk
• Seaweed agar agar powder
• Turmeric
• Honey or agave syrup

Preparation

• Mix the coconut milk,  agar agar, turmeric and honey or agave syrup,
• Stir, then heat.
• When the mixture begins to boil, wait two minutes without stirring, then turn off the heat.
• Pour into a large mold or small containers.
• When the preparation has cooled, put it in the refrigerator.

Wait three hours before consuming it. You can also decorate with grated coconut!