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Health
The benefits of turmeric and gin- ger are endless... and for us melanin beauties, it has benefits way beyond than what we can just see.
Ginger and turmeric play major parts in (1) eliminating inflammation, (2) increasing cognition, (3) prevent- ing cancer, (4) strengthening the im- mune system and (5) easing gastrointestinal distress which leads to (6) healthy weight loss. Think that’s good enough? There’s more... It also aids in (7) protecting the heart, (8) regulates diabetes, (9) soothes pain, (10) counters depression and (11) im- proves skin quality.
That’s 11 reasons, not just five, of why you should start taking it every day.
Think you don’t need it? Think again. Check out how to incorporate these raw gems into your daily diet:
1. Seasoning
This may be the easiest option when it comes to getting the nutri- tional benefits of ginger and turmeric. Both in powder form pair well with sa-
vory and sweet dishes. Ginger is great with garlic so veggies like broccoli, green beans and spinach make for a great combination with the two.
If you want something savory, sweet potatoes are an excellent option. They have a duality that other vegeta- bles simply can’t compare to. You can chop it up into fries, sprinkle turmeric powder, garlic, paprika, cayenne pep- per and sea salt over them. Then driz- zle olive oil and honey over them to make it crisp and sweet.
2. Infused Water
When you don’t want to think twice about getting in the amazing goodness of ginger, you can incorpo- rate it into your water.
Just chop and crush raw ginger lengthwise, add it to your water cup, then top it off with mint leaves. The infusion of the two is a crisp and re- freshing change to your taste buds.
Ginger and turmeric also pair nicely with lemon and is sure to add a refreshing boost to your taste buds.
3. Morning Smoothies
Nothing is better than starting your day on the right foot. When you want to get your blood flowing and pack in the nutrients earlier in your day, try a morning smoothie.
In a glass blender, drop in pineap- ples, bananas, spinach, raw ginger, raw turmeric, chia seeds, ice, and water.
4.Tea
This one is for the tea lovers. It can calm your nerves, give you beautiful aromas while flushing your system all at the same time.
Just brew your favorite tea, chop up a few raw pieces of turmeric and ginger, then drop them in the hot tea. The juices from the raw ginger and turmeric release into the boiling hot water and finishes will with honey.
5. Coffee or Steamed Milk
Turmeric coffee and golden milk lattes have surged in popularity over the past few years — and for good rea- son. These beverages are warm, com- forting, colorful, flavorful, and loaded with healthy nutrients and antioxi- dants.
Turmeric coffee is incredibly sim- ple, as the only extra ingredient is turmeric. It contains a compound called curcumin, which is anti-inflam- matory and may possess pain-reliev- ing properties.
Golden milk lattes are another drink made with turmeric. They may also contain other spices, such as gin- ger, black pepper, or cinnamon, and can be made with or without coffee
How will you incorporate ginger and turmeric into your daily diet?
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