Health Food

The Bountiful Benefits of Turmeric

For over 4,000 years, rich golden turmeric root has been valued and used extensively for its nutritive and medicinal properties. This prevalence has occurred especially due to its most useful component — the powerful antioxidant, curcumin. Turmeric, a relative of the ginger plant, is used widely in cooking (found frequently in mustard, as an integral element of of curry, and as color enhancement for butters and cheeses), as well as in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Studies have shown its likely efficacy (although some sources stress more research is needed) in fighting infection and some forms of cancer, as well as aiding with…

How to Make Ginger Tea From Fresh Ginger

Having trouble waking up, staying motivated, or feeling a bit under the weather? Peel and grate up some fresh ginger root, pull it close, and inhale. That’s right, today we’re going to learn how to make ginger tea. It’s hard to find a more aromatic, versatile or beneficial root than this! The health benefits of ginger are numerous, according to The Ginger People, including study-proven fat-fighting capabilities, anti-cancer properties, and immunity-boosting prowess, as well as digestion-promoting, antioxidant-bursting, metabolism-boosting, detoxifying, muscle ache-reducing (including menstrual cramps) and nausea-alleviating (including morning sickness)! Commonly found in Indian and Asian cuisine, as well as grated, ground, pickled,…