Turmeric is an amazing spice that everybody talks about. But do you really know how to use it effectively? I bet you never thought about it, because I had never thought about it either. Turmeric has amazing benefits for your health, it can reduce inflammation, help prevent from serious diseases like cancer, strengthen your immune system, give you a better skin, it does a lot of great things for our bodies. Here’s the thing you probably don’t know about. Research has shown that in order for Turmeric to really have an impact on your body, it must be activated with Piperine.
WHAT IS PIPERINE?
Piperine is actually a chemical component found in pepper. It has been used in traditional medicine for a very long time. Piperine is supposed to help our bodies absorb Curcumin. What is Curcumin? Curcumin is the chemical component found in Turmeric! So in order for your body to efficiently absorb Turmeric, it must first be combined with Piperine. Did you know that by combining those two components you are improving the absorption of the Turmeric in your body by 2000%. It is a huge difference.
HOW TO PROPERLY USE TURMERIC
To properly use Turmeric and benefit from its curative properties, you can add some ground pepper to it, either black or white. You can use Turmeric in your smoothies, soups, curries and much more. If you want some ideas of how to use Turmeric in some delicious recipes, click on the links below!
- Chickpea Coconut Curry
- Inflammatory Morning Energy smoothie
- Comforting Turmeric Oatmeal
TURMERIC’S PROPERTIES:
- Inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Improves Brain Functions
- Lowers Risks of Heart Diseases
- Can help prevent Cancer
- Can help prevent and cure Alzheimers
- Can help prevent and treat Arthritis
- Can help against depression
But remember! In order to benefit from the above, you must combine Turmeric with white or black pepper so that the Piperine activates the Curcumin. Lesson learned!