Turmeric Powder - Superfood

Gluten-Free, Vegan, T2 Diabetic-Friendly, Plant-Based, Keto-friendly, Antioxidants, SuperfoodHealth Benefits+Contains bioactive compounds with powerful medicinal properties+A natural anti-inflammatory compound+Dramatically increases the antioxidant capacity of the body+Boosts brain-derived neurotrophic factor, linked to improvedbrain function and a lower risk of brain diseases+Should lower your risk of heart disease+Can help prevent (and perhaps even treat) cancer+May be useful in preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease+Arthritis patients respond very well to curcumin supplements+Incredible benefits against depression+May help delay aging and fight age-related chronic diseasesHow to use+Blend it into smoothies: use 1 teaspoon for a subtleturmeric hit. Add up to 2 teaspoons for a more intense flavor. Include coconutoil in your smoothie to boost the turmeric absorption.+Add 1-2 teaspoons to any soup recipe. It will add a deepgolden hue to it.+A natural in curries, turmeric brings warm flavors to anycurry or stew. When you sauté the vegetables in oil, add in 1 teaspoon ofground turmeric.+Add a color pop to rice dishes by adding ½ teaspoonturmeric to the water when cooking the rice.+Boost the healthiness of mac and cheese by stirring in ½teaspoon of turmeric to your cheese sauce. This works for both homemade andboxed varieties.+When brewing regular tea, add in ¼ teaspoon ground turmericto your mug before pouring in the hot water. You can also simply combine groundturmeric with hot water for a tisane.+Make golden pancakes: Add ½ teaspoon of ground turmeric toyour dry pancake mix. The color is amazing!+Make a hummus topper: Combine ¼ teaspoon ground turmericwith 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds and sprinkle over hummus.+Cook lentils or other legumes with onions, olive oil and 1teaspoon of ground turmeric. You can either serve them as is or combine thecooked lentils with cooked quinoa and make patties out of them.Side EffectsUpset stomach. Turmeric is known to heat your body and causeinflammation in your stomach that may lead to abdominal pain and cramps. Itmight make stomach problems such as GERD worse.Risk of developing kidney stones. Turmeric contains oxalatesthat may increase the risk of developing kidney stones.May cause nausea and diarrhea. Curcumin, the active compoundfound in turmeric, tends to trouble the gastrointestinal tract, which causesdiarrhea and nausea with excess consumption.May cause an allergic reaction. You may be allergic tocertain compounds present in turmeric which can cause rashes, outbreaks andeven shortness of breath.Iron deficiency. Taking high amounts of turmeric might preventthe absorption of iron. Bleeding problems. Taking turmeric might slow bloodclotting.Pregnancy and Breast-feeding. Turmeric is LIKELY UNSAFE whentaken by mouth in medicinal amounts during pregnancy. Likewise, there is notenough reliable information to know if turmeric is safe to use in medicinalamounts during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Sources:https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmerichttps://www.nutrition-and-you.com/turmeric.htmlhttps://www.today.com/food/how-cook-turmeric-super-healthy-trendy-root-t43536https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/5-side-effects-of-turmeric-haldi-how-much-is-too-much-1746375https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-662/turmerichttps://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/spices-and-herbs/212/2