How to Incorporate Tumeric Into Your Diet

Tumeric is a spice made from the ground root of the Curcuma longa plant. Its active ingredient, curcumin, is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. The spice has been used in India for centuries and has become popular around the world for its healing benefits. Many people are searching for ways to increase their consumption. Use these easy methods to incorporate more tumeric into your diet.

Things You'll Need

• Tumeric powder Tumeric supplements (optional) Grated ginger Sugar

Instructions

1. Eat curry. This is the simplest way to incorporate tumeric into your diet. Indian curries contain large amounts of tumeric. Make curry dishes at home, buy prepared frozen curry dinners, or eat at local Indian restaurants.

2. Take tumeric supplements. If you don't like curry, or find it difficult to make, you can always supplement your diet with tumeric capsules. Find tumeric supplements at health food stores, or online. Take 450 milligrams per day to benefit from tumeric's healing properties.

3. Add tumeric as a spice to foods you eat regularly. Add 1 teaspoon of the spice to casseroles, soups and vegetable dishes. This will add extra flavor to your food and provide an easy way to incorporate tumeric into your diet.

4. Make tumeric tea. Add 1 teaspoon tumeric powder, ½ teaspoon grated ginger, and sugar to taste, to 1 cup boiling water. Mix well to combine and drink on an empty stomach. This tea can be enjoyed several times per day, as necessary, to incorporate tumeric into your diet.

5. Add tumeric to pasta sauces on spaghetti or other marinara dishes. The taste of the tumeric is absorbed by the tomatoes, so people who dislike the spice won't be subject to the pungent taste.

Tips & Warnings

• Use real tumeric powder instead of curry powder. Although tumeric is the main ingredient in curry powder, the pure spice is more beneficial than when it is blended with other herbs.

• Tumeric should not be consumed by people taking blood thinning medications, such as Warfarin. Consult a qualified medical professional before incorporating more tumeric into your diet if you take any type of blood thinners regularly, including aspirin.