Turmeric is an ancient spice native to India, which is obtained from the curcuma longa plant, extracting the powder from its root. Due to its distinctive yellow color, this spice is used worldwide as a colorant for food, especially in traditional dishes from countries such as India and Japan. Throughout history this seasoning for its color, in addition to serving as a dye in food, in India it was also used to color wool since its discovery. Therefore, as time passed and its properties expanded, its uses began to diversify, such as, for example, it began to be used to paint the body and dye silk. Incredibly, today this extraordinary seasoning is also used as an active ingredient in cosmetics, sunscreens and even hair products. Becoming more than just a spice to color and flavor foods.
If there are innumerable delicious dishes that can be created with turmeric, in the same way, there are innumerable extraordinary properties that this spice provides to our health, due to its high nutritional value. Turmeric contains fats, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, fiber, protein, iron, and magnesium; nutrients that enrich and strengthen our body, especially our immune system. One of the great benefits that this ancient spice gives us is its anti-inflammatory properties, so this seasoning is ideal for people who have arthritis in their joints, helping to relieve their pain. On the other hand, it also gives us antibacterial properties, which helps us fight different infections in our body, relieving sore throats, avoiding respiratory problems such as asthma and allergies. It also effectively helps us improve blood circulation, control cholesterol levels and in turn improve the functions of our heart. In addition, this extraordinary seasoning helps us to have a good digestion, to improve our intestinal flora, to protect and improve the functions of our liver. In addition, as if that were not enough, turmeric is an essential food for treating people who suffer from anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s and cancer diseases. The benefits that turmeric provides to our body are definitely impressive, which will undoubtedly be positively reflected in our health but also in our skin.
As I mentioned previously in this blog, this extraordinary seasoning is also used as an active element in cosmetics and the reasons are obvious. Turmeric helps us to firm our skin. Through beauty products or natural masks, it is used as an exfoliator, to combat acne problems, to lighten spots and moisturize. Becoming a natural ally of our skin and beauty. In summary, turmeric is more than an ancient spice that, in addition to enriching our dishes with its intense color and aroma. It also offers great anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that greatly benefit our body internally and externally, enriching our health and beauty naturally. It is important to understand that, as with any food, there are contraindications. The consumption or use of turmeric is not recommended for pregnant women or people taking anticoagulant medications. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a health professional regarding the consumption or use of turmeric.
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