Gloria’s Gems: Get Healthy with Turmeric

Hello HH People,

I was motivated to write about the Turmeric spice after I saw it in a colleagues drawer during the week. Lol.

I asked him why he had turmeric spice with him, and he said: “My wife told me the health benefit and advised me to drink it very often so I drink it like tea in the mornings”.

Then I thought to myself I should share this with the house! My Mum had also made me buy her turmeric spice and she shared the health benefits with me.

Turmeric is popular in Asian spice  and is one of the key ingredients used in making curry powder. It is known for incredible medicinal value.

It contains a wide range of healthy nutrients such as protein, dietary fiber, niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and zinc.

It is often used to treat a variety of health problems.

Here are five of its health benefits:

Helps fight cancer

Several laboratory studies on cancer cells have shown that curcumin powder, the yellow pigment extracted from turmeric, does have anticancer effects.

It appears to have the ability to kill cancer cells and prevent more from growing.

Treatment of diabetes

It can be used in the treatment of diabetes by helping to moderate insulin levels. It also improves glucose control and increases the effect of medications used to treat diabetes.

Reduces cholesterol level

Using turmeric as a food seasoning can reduce serum cholesterol levels. It is a known fact that high cholesterol can lead to other serious health problems. Maintaining a proper cholesterol level can prevent many cardiovascular diseases.

Weight management

Its powder can be very helpful in maintaining an ideal body weight. A component present in turmeric helps increase the flow of bile, an important component in the breakdown of dietary fat.

Those who wish to lose weight or treat obesity and other associated diseases can benefit from having one teaspoon of turmeric powder with every meal.

Reduces signs of aging

Being an excellent exfoliating agent, consumption of turmeric can help eliminate the signs of aging. You should include turmeric to your diet. Drink as tea , include in your food or simply put in your juices or smoothies and enjoy amazing health benefits.