Turmeric

2024 Author: Rachel Wainwright | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 07:39

Turmeric not only makes our food much tastier, giving it an exquisite aroma and taste, but also has many other properties beneficial to the human body. It is a plant belonging to the ginger family. For the preparation of spices, rhizomes are used, which are dried and ground into the finest powder. Turmeric powder has a rich yellow color and a pleasant aroma. It is used as a colorant and spice. According to reviews, turmeric is not much inferior to saffron and therefore it is often called “Indian saffron”.

The nutritional value Serving Turmeric 100 g Amount per serving Calories 312 Calories from Fat 29.25 % Daily value ^* Total Fat 3.25g 5% Saturate fats 1.84 g 9% Polyunsaturated. fats 0.76 g Monounsaturated. fats 0.45 g Trans fat 0.06 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 27 mg 1% Potassium 2080 mg 59% Total Carbohydrates 67.14 g 22% Sugar 3.21 g Dietary fiber 22.7 g 91% Proteins 9.68 g 19% Vitamin B6 5% Vitamin C 1% Vitamin K 17% Niacin 7% Thiamine 4% Iron 306% Calcium 17% Magnesium 52% Phosphorus 30% Zinc 30% * Calculation for a daily diet of 2000 kcal

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The composition and properties of turmeric

The beneficial properties of turmeric are explained by the high content of biologically active substances that make up its composition: vitamins (C, K, group B), iodine, phosphorus, calcium, iron, essential oils, terpenes and natural coloring substances.

Turmeric has a pronounced antioxidant effect, anti-inflammatory and choleretic effect. It improves digestion, has a beneficial effect on the activity of the gallbladder and liver, and helps to normalize the microflora of the large intestine.

The results of scientific studies have shown that turmeric normalizes the processes of blood circulation and blood formation. Its regular consumption is an effective prevention of the development of Alzheimer's disease. According to reviews, turmeric is effective for anemia.

Turmeric treatment

The positive properties of turmeric are also seen in diabetes mellitus. Treatment with turmeric of this disease allows you to reduce the daily dose of insulin or sugar-lowering synthetic drugs. In this case, doctors usually recommend that patients take a mixture of turmeric and mummy in equal proportions.

Treatment with turmeric is justified in a number of acute respiratory diseases (influenza, bronchitis, pharyngitis). This spice inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins, which are mediators of the inflammatory process, and thereby helps to reduce the manifestation of clinical symptoms of the disease, accelerates recovery. Turmeric for flu or sore throat is recommended to be taken orally with warm milk or simply kept under the tongue until it is completely absorbed. If you have a runny nose, inhaling the smoke from burnt turmeric is helpful.

According to reviews, turmeric has a pronounced detoxifying effect. Therefore, it can be used to treat various poisonings, as well as to protect the human body when working with various chemical reagents.

Outdoor use

Turmeric's powerful anti-inflammatory properties allow it to be used to treat burns, eczema, dermatitis, itchy skin, acne, wounds, and various joint diseases. For external use, a paste is prepared from turmeric powder and aloe juice. The resulting paste is applied to the affected area and left to dry completely, after which it is washed off with cool water. The skin at the site of application of the paste may turn yellow. To eliminate this yellowness, it is recommended to wipe the skin with a cotton swab, abundantly moistened with lemon juice or kefir.

Contraindications

Pregnant women should not consume this spice too often or in large quantities. You should also use turmeric with caution when taking various medications, as it can enhance their effect.

Slimming turmeric

In 2009, scientists from Tufts University found a direct relationship between weight loss and turmeric intake. They also found that the regular use of turmeric for weight loss allows not only to get rid of extra pounds, but also prevents further deposition of subcutaneous fat, i.e. it helps to stabilize the weight. This property of turmeric is due to its substance - curcumin.

For weight loss, turmeric is recommended to take 3.0 g per day in three doses. It can be added to fish and meat dishes, as well as sauces or vegetables. Due to the fact that turmeric has a specific taste, not all people can immediately start taking it in such doses. In this case, nutritionists advise to reduce the initial dosage, and then gradually, as you get used to the taste, increase it to the required one. According to reviews, turmeric, with regular use, allows you to lose weight by 3-5 kg per month.

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