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The many ways that you can enjoy the hidden properties of turmeric.

Turmeric, which is becoming increasingly more popular, is a perennial plant that derives from South Asia and yields that familiar yellow powder after being processed. It is widely used as a spice and its flavor is slightly intense. Turmeric’s characteristic yellow color is a result of curcumin, its energy element that gives it its healing properties – seeing as turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer activity. This Golden Miracle has also been associated with strengthening the immune system, reducing cholesterol and sugar levels, diabetes prevention, and protection against Alzheimer's disease.

The turmeric plant is considered sacred in India and Indonesia, and has a special place in traditional Asian medicine as it is believed to cleanses the body and is used to treat digestive disorders, fever, inflammation, arthritis, liver disease, but also for the treatment of wounds as it accelerates the healing process. Finally, it is also used in cosmetics for the treatment of skin discoloration and acne scars.

Anti-inflammatory Smoothie

Ingredients (Serves 2)

½ cup soy milk

½ cup full-fat yogurt

1 mango in pieces

¼ teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon honey

Preparation:

Cut the mango into large pieces and place it in the blender with the rest of the ingredients. Once you’ve mixed it well, add some crushed ice to make the drink more refreshing and to preserve its texture.

Nutritional Analysis (per portion)

Energy: 136Kcal

Protein: 4.3g

Carbohydrates: 27.2g

Fat: 6.8g

Fibers: 2.6g

Aroma of the East

Ingredients (Serves 4)

2 cups pumpkin in pieces

1 cup wild rice

¼ cup olive oil

salt

pepper

2 teaspoons turmeric

2 soupspoons white almonds

1 cup vegetable broth

Preparation:

In a large pot, boil water and add salt and pepper. Once it starts boiling add the rice and leave it for 40 minutes. In a non-stick pan add the olive oil with the almonds and the pumpkin cubes, and then add the boiled rice. Mix for 1 minute and then add the vegetable broth. Add the turmeric and the freshly ground pepper and allow it to cook for a further 10 minutes or until it absorbs all the fluids. Combine this dish with grated Parmesan or yogurt.

Nutritional Analysis (per portion)

Energy: 252Kcal

Protein: 3.4g

Carbohydrates: 23.5g

Fat: 16.5g

Fibers: 3g

Combat dark eye circles and skin discolorations

Ingredients:

½ teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon lime juice

Preparation:

Mix the ingredients thoroughly in a bowl. Apply on any skin discolorations you may have as well as on dark eye circles and acne scars avoiding the eyes as much as possible. Allow it to act for 20 minutes and then wash off with luke-warm water.