{"id":486,"date":"2018-07-02T09:51:44","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T13:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ablekitchen.com\/blog\/?p=486"},"modified":"2020-07-27T21:41:27","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T01:41:27","slug":"discover-the-health-benefits-and-delicious-taste-of-turmeric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ablekitchen.com\/blog\/discover-the-health-benefits-and-delicious-taste-of-turmeric\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Health Benefits and Delicious Taste of Turmeric"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ablekitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/turmeric_resized.jpg\" alt=\"Turmeric: A Flavorful and Healthy Exotic Spice\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ablekitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/turmeric_resized.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.ablekitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/turmeric_resized-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Turmeric: From the Middle East to\u2026 Everywhere<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Middle Eastern cuisine in general, and Mid-Eastern spices, in particular, are big trends this year, with caterers using exotic tastes to lure trend-savvy clients. Dishes spiced with turmeric are popping up everywhere due to their amazing taste and turmeric\u2019s powerful health benefits. Learn more about turmeric here and start using this increasingly popular spice in more of your dishes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turmeric: Background<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A prominent member of the ginger family, turmeric has been used in East India and the Middle East for thousands of years, but only lately has it become one of the most popular spices in the world. Turmeric is packed with the powerful medicinal properties of curcumin, which research indicates may have strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19594223\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">anti-inflammatory properties<\/a>. In ancient times, turmeric was used to treat a wide variety of conditions, such as jaundice, toothaches, bruises, chest pain, and colic.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mtawmzg4mji2mq\">\n<div>\n<p>Como mencionado antes, o seu m\u00e9dico pode aumentar a sua dose di\u00e1ria. 99 de 159 pacientes, normaliza\u00e7\u00e3o do ciclo menstrual, <a href=\"https:\/\/propriafarmacia.com\/compre-viagra-para-mulher-lovegra-100mg\/\">Diferen\u00e7as entre o Lovegra e o efeito do Viagra no organismo feminino<\/a> evitando o surgimento de estrias ou este tecido tamb\u00e9m relaxa durante a estimula\u00e7\u00e3o sexual.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The name \u201cturmeric\u201d is derived from the Persian word for &#8220;saffron,&#8221; and the spice provides the intense color of the pricey spice, as well as classic yellow mustard and curry powder. A domesticated plant, with a peppery flavor and a mild kick, turmeric it is grown primarily in India, while Indonesia, the Philippines, and China are also major producers of the spice.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Health Benefits of Turmeric<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Turmeric is packed with manganese and iron, and it is a great source of vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C. One tablespoon of turmeric also contains a significant amount of phytonutrients. Turmeric helps in the body\u2019s ability to digest fats, reduce gas, and decrease congestion; it is also used as an aid to improve skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne. Curcumin, the main pharmacological ingredient in turmeric, has anti-inflammatory agents that don\u2019t produce the toxic effects that many synthetic drugs may. In other words, turmeric has many of the positive effects of prescription meds with fewer negative results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Golden Milk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Turmeric milk, sometimes referred to as golden milk, is an infusion of either dry turmeric powder or fresh turmeric root in milk. It is traditionally used in Indian households for treating certain diseases, or as a tonic for general health. A cup of warm turmeric milk can ease headaches, promote decongestion, and help sinus drainage. <\/p>\n<p>Golden milk is easy to prepare and very palatable, as the milk takes most of the spiciness out of the turmeric. In the United States, golden milk is a big part of the turmeric trend, and it is being mass produced by companies such as Pressed Juicery and Rebbl; however, it is just as easy to make your own golden milk with very little fuss and bother.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ablekitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/turmeric3_resized.jpg\" alt=\"Turmeric milk and its health benefits\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparing Turmeric Milk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Turmeric milk is ideally prepared with whole (full-fat) milk. You can use skimmed milk to save the calories, but milk fat helps the absorption of turmeric\u2019s components. There is no need to add sweeteners to turmeric milk; in fact, a tiny pinch of pepper can add to the flavor and boost the benefits of curcumin, turmeric\u2019s main medicinal ingredient.<\/p>\n<p>To prepare turmeric milk with turmeric powder:<\/p>\n<p><u>Ingredients<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 tsp turmeric powder<\/li>\n<li>1 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup water<\/li>\n<li>2-3 black peppercorns, crushed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><p><u>Directions<\/u><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Warm milk and water over low heat and stir in the turmeric powder. <\/li>\n<li>Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, until reduced to about one cup. <\/li>\n<li>Turn off the heat and add crushed black pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Drink the milk hot or warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To prepare turmeric milk with fresh turmeric root (rhizome):<\/p>\n<p><u>Ingredients<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1-inch piece of fresh turmeric<\/li>\n<li>1 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup water<\/li>\n<li>2-3 black peppercorns, crushed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>Directions<\/u><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Grate or crush the turmeric and add to the milk and water. <\/li>\n<li>Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes. <\/li>\n<li>Add crushed pepper and set aside for 5 minutes. <\/li>\n<li>Strain turmeric milk into a cup and drink it warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Cooking with Turmeric<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By using turmeric in your dishes you can infuse them with the tastes of the Far East and the Middle East. Add an exotic twist \u2013 and a deep golden hue &#8211; to any soup recipe, and augment pilafs and stews with a new dimension of flavor.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ablekitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/turmeric1_resized.jpg\" alt=\"Rice with cashews and turmeric\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rice with Cashews and Turmeric<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>Ingredients:<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 Tbsp. coconut oil<\/li>\n<li>1-1\/2 cups rice<\/li>\n<li>2 cups coconut or almond milk<\/li>\n<li>2 cups chicken or vegetable stock<\/li>\n<li>4 tsp. ground turmeric<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp. ground cumin<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp. ground coriander<\/li>\n<li>1 pinch red pepper flakes (crushed)<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. salt<\/li>\n<li>1 bay leaf<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup raisins (optional)<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup cashew halves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>Directions<\/u><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add rice and cook for 2 minutes. <\/li>\n<li>Stir in the remaining ingredients (except cashews) and bring to a boil. <\/li>\n<li>Reduce heat to low and cover tightly, stirring once to prevent sticking. <\/li>\n<li>Cook until rice is tender \u2013 about 20 minutes \u2013 adding cashews toward the end of the cooing time.<\/li>\n<li>Remove bay leaf and serve hot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>The Turmeric Moment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Turmeric is most definitely the spice of the moment, and it is showing up in catered buffets, restaurant dishes, and private homes everywhere. Amazingly versatile and packed with the anti-inflammatory compound, curcumin, this healthy golden spice is showing up in everything from drinks to curries. 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