While relatively new to the American health food scene, it’s been a superfood in yoga and Ayurveda for thousands of years!
Turmeric is also the main spice in Indian curries. Turmeric helps to give a beautiful golden yellowish color to the dish. It also makes it more flavorful.
Turmeric is delicious but it is also medicinal. In fact it may be the most effective nutritional supplement ever. It has major benefits for your body and brain and is beneficial to prevent heart disease, cancer and Alzheimers. The main active ingredient in turmeric is called Curcumin and it has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.