Why is turmeric on everyone's lips?

Ayurveda says that turmeric is the best medicine as it heals the individual as a whole. It is no coincidence that this spice is on everyone's lips, but most of us don't even know what to eat it with. We have seen it in the accounts of the fittest TikTokers, included in smoothies, in pills, in vegan dishes, in expensive little bags at the supermarket. Turmeric is trending, although its use is ancestral medicine. This spice comes from a herbaceous plant native to India, whose root is used as a coloring agent, to give explosive and striking flavor to food, and to heal various ailments of the body. This rhizome is present in the garam masala of Indian cuisine (here we simply know it as curry). Its flavor is pungent, slightly spicy, astringent, and according to Eastern medicine, it provides hot energy (yang). To access it, one must peel its rough exterior – I like to do this with a spoon – and scrape its interior. This part is where its contributions of iron, manganese, and magnesium are reserved. According to the trophologist, Israel Chirino, turmeric is the anti-aging elixir for the body's cells, as it has a powerful load of antioxidants. It has also been shown to be a natural anti-inflammatory that helps relieve joint and muscle tension. The digestive system is not left out. Turmeric helps digest food better, preserves intestinal flora, and helps prevent liver diseases because it protects and helps regenerate the cells of that organ. Israel Chirino even states that “it helps us a lot to regulate fat in the bloodstream,” making it ideal when we are on a diet. It is also used in the treatment for cough, diabetes, and hemorrhoids.Anti-wrinkle creams are not everything. Diet is closely linked to skin health. Turmeric aids in the treatment of various skin problems, superficial wrinkles, as well as cuts, wounds, and burns. If the issue at hand is anxiety, this root will do its part. Curcumin has an anti-stress effect, so consuming it after a hard day will help to shake off the day; its alkalizing power will also help counteract colitis and gastritis. You can cut a piece, grate it and mix it with ghee or coconut oil to gently rub on those parts of the body that feel inflamed. The trophologist even invites to put it in a compress to maximize its therapeutic effects, or take it in its natural state, freshly taken from its root. “Take it with a bit of carrot juice straight from the extractor. Just soak it beforehand because sometimes it is very hard and could break the blades.” Don’t forget to peel it. Another way to consume it is in a delicious drink called golden milk or golden milk. If you take it on an empty stomach, you can enhance the benefits of the foods you will consume throughout the day, especially if you combine it with ginger – another root similar in shape – a lemon, and half a teaspoon of honey. “It will help you a lot to strengthen the immune system, which I think is vital in times of Covid-19.” Avoid buying it in stores already mixed with other ingredients because sometimes it may include some chemical additive that detracts from its benefits and nutrients. “Better to extract it directly at home,” says Israel. I invite you to try it and start playing with it in your recipes. I have included it in carrot creams, salad dressings, in smoothies after yoga, and as a magical touch in stir-fried rice with vegetables. Without a doubt, my favorite way to include it daily in my diet is in a golden milk, warm. I share my recipe. 2 cups of unsweetened soy milk1 cup of water1 ½ tbsp. of organic turmeric powder (or freshly grated)¼ tbsp. of organic ginger powder (or freshly grated)1/8 tsp. of organic cardamom powder (2 or 3 lightly toasted and crushed cardamom seeds)1 pinch of freshly ground black pepper1 stick of cinnamon (or ¼ tbsp. of organic cinnamon powder)1 pinch of freshly scraped vanilla bean (optional; if not, you can add a bit of organic essence)1 tbsp. of organic honey (or to taste)In a pot, heat the soy milk and water. Add the turmeric powder, ginger powder, cardamom powder, and pepper. Stir until integrated. If you used grated turmeric and ginger, I recommend blending the mixture beforehand. Place the stick of cinnamon and vanilla; as soon as the pot begins to “sing,” remove from heat. Sweeten with honey and serve while hot. This recipe yields two large cups.