February 6, 2015

Turmeric Powder

Turmeric in Powder form:

What is the Golden spice;

Turmeric is a spice that has been used in Indian cooking for many centuries. It is most commonly found in curries and is what gives mustard its yellow color. Turmeric is known as the spice of life due to its many health properties. A popular one is anti inflammatory, another great one is anti-bacterial. The list goes on.

Turmeric powder is simply a powder and can used in many different foods and drinks. You can even make facial masks or foot baths as well. The spice has many purposes and ways to use it. Now turmeric‘s active ingredients needs some help to fully be absorbed into the body.



There are four ways to maximize the absorption:

  1. Black Pepper and or Cayenne Pepper
  2. Quercetin
  3. Coconut Oil and or Olive Oil
  4. Milk (which contains a fat content)


Using a pinch of black pepper or cayenne can help with the absorption of it’s active ingredient called Curcumin. A great salad dressing would include black pepper, turmeric and coconut oil.

**Oil (Olive, Coconut, Walnut)  and Milk (Almond, Soy, Walnut, Non-Dairy) contain a fat content (hense Golden Milk) which also help with the absorption of Curcumin in the body.**

***A great smoothie would contain Turmeric, coconut oil, milk, black pepper(cayenne pepper),  kale and any other fruit and vegetables.***

****Quercetin is a bio-flavonoid that unblocks a block our body has for curcumin. Making the turmeric-curcumin absorb in the body. Quercetin is found in kale, crapes, cranberries, blueberries, red wine and a few other foods. Most commonly found in Dill, Kale and Capers.****


Our Powder Mixtures: (which one do you have?)

Turmeric & Black Pepper Mixture

Turmeric & Cayenne Pepper Mixture

Turmeric, Ginger & Black Pepper Mixture

Turmeric, Honey & Black Pepper Mixture

Turmeric Curcumin 25% has 3 different types:

Turmeric 25% Curcumin with no pepper (people whom allergic or want to add their own) 

Turmeric 25% with Ginger and Black Pepper Mixture

Turmeric 25% with Honey and Black Pepper Mixture.

Any of these mixtures would add the spice of life to your cooking! 


 

Recipes: 

A popular drink is called The Golden Milk. This is made by warming milk (soy, almond, lactate free, 1 or 2% or whole milk) as long as it contains a fat. Bring the milk to a desired temperate, remove from heat and add a 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of powder. Stir and Enjoy. Our Golden Milk powder mix would make this drink very easy; the black pepper is in the powder already and so is the honey; all that is needed is the milk.

 

A Great Tea can be made with our Turmeric Ginger Black pepper powder. Now this powder is easy to use at well. It is very popular in tea but can also be used in smoothies, protein shakes and meals Of course. Now with this Turmeric Powder a 1/2 to full is used to create a double anti-inflammatory Tea.  Bring water to a desired temperature, remove from heat, add in turmeric powder, stir and drink or strain and drink for desired texture.

 

A Toothpaste can be made with the turmeric powder (plain or cayenne mixture). Mix 1 teaspoon of powder with coconut oil until it creates a paste.



Turmeric Properties:

Anti-Inflammatory

Anti-Bacterial

Anti-Fungal

Anti-Microbial

Anti-Oxidant

Anti-Parasitic

Anti-Cancer



Attention: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This Turmeric product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.