But there were a lot of healthy dudes who burned out quickly because they weren’t as good as their PRs. So, is turmeric all that it’s cracked up to be, or just a fad?
If you’ve been following me, you probably have some idea how I feel about turmeric. I just posted about it (check out my Golden Milk recipe here ), it’s one of my favorite things to help with bloating, and it’s a great way to detox your body. So, now you know I give a big thumbs up…but let’s dig a little deeper into the roots of goodness (roots…see what I did there!?).
What is Turmeric?
As a refresher, turmeric comes from the root and is the spice that gives curry its rich, yellow-orange color (little known, it also makes mustard mustard!). Most importantly, it is known for its amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Both of which I can totally get behind.
benefits of turmeric It contains the compound curcumin (the reason turmeric turns yellow and orange) and there are so many of them! It has been used in natural medicine for centuries and is now recognized for its health benefits in modern medicine. (There are thousands of studies showing how curcumin can help with chemotherapy – amazing!)
Turmeric is so great that it would be too long to list all of its benefits here, but its anti-inflammatory properties are amazing. Yes, it can help with a little post-workout soreness (yay!), but it can do so much more. Did you know that the root cause of many chronic diseases is low-level inflammation? From arthritis, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and many other diseases, inflammation wreaks havoc on our bodies! As it turns out, curcumin can compete with it effect of some anti-inflammatory drugs . How great is that!?
Should I eat a lot of curry?
NO! I mean you can, but there are so many other ways to use and love turmeric than just curries! So how do we use it every day?
In addition to my Golden Milk recipe (which I drink pretty much every night these days) See what else I do here at night ), there are tons of other ways to love turmeric, such as flatulence tips and detox shots.
TURMERIC: YOUR OWN DAY OR COMPLETE RECIPE
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