Turmuric: Natures All Natural Cure All
Welcome back To The Smoothie Operation Wellness Fam!
At the moment I am in the Bulk phase of Beach Bodies "Body Beast" workout program, which means I am tasked with performing drop sets, super sets, and pyramid workouts six days a week! Although I took a bit of a hiatus from blogging, my thoughts have revolved around inflammations negative effects on the body and how I can reduce muscle fatigue/soreness post workout. Shortly after I started phase 2, I sat down to some curry chicken and roti, needless to say the answer to my question was sitting right there in my plate! Turmeric's various health benefits are amazing, and today we will focus on the positive effects it has on inflammation and how you can incorporate more of this gold dust into your diet.
Fast Facts About Turmeric)
- Turmeric has been utilized for thousands of years in Indian culture and cuisine , from medicinal purposes to food enhancers Turmeric is as Indian as it gets
- Turmeric Contains Powerful Medicinal Properties
- Turmerics Silver Bullet (Curcumin) is an all Natural Anti inflammatory
- Increases Your Bodies Antioxidant Capacity
- Relieves arthritic pain and lowers your risk of brain disease
These are just a few reasons that you should get more Turmuric into your system
The Negative Effects of Inflammation) 
Inflammation in and of its self is not a bad thing, it is actually our bodies natural response to fighting infections, resisting toxins and can even stimulate your fight or flight response to danger. Like my father would say anything too much in excess, is never good is never a good thing. Chronic inflammation is a different beast entirely, which can lead to various debilitating health conditions such as heart disease, inflammatory bowel disorder and rheumatoid arthritis. As Newtons third law states "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction". The good news here is that turmeric can be used to significantly reduce and may even reverse these conditions. Below are the three easiest ways to incorporate this super-food into your diet. Got Gold Milk??
Up until recently, had someone told me about putting turmeric in milk, I would have looked at them like they had three heads. Mainly because I associate turmeric with curry, which goes hand in hand with my Guyanese heritage. After a few weeks concluding some of my own personal research while setting aside some of my own personal biases, I decided to give this bad boy a try.
Recipe/Ingredients All you need is a glass of milk, 1/4 - 1/2tsp of turmeric powder, add a tbsp. of honey, and voila! You have golden milk! FYI if you want to get the major health benefits out of the turmeric you would need to drink this warm
Turmeric's silver bullet is "curcumin", which has various cancer fighting properties. Inflammation in the gut (i.e. bloating, gas, constipation, etc.) can cause lots of discomfort and lead to a whole host of health problems down the road. According to https://foodfacts.mercola.com/turmeric.html "The health benefits of turmeric include an improved ability to digest fats, reducing gas and bloating, decreased congestion, and improved skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne."
Super Sayian 2
Whether your looking to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, or overhaul your entire immune system this smoothie will get the job done! This smoothie goes down smooth & has quick burn of ginger which will warm your body. This smoothie has all the health benefits you can think of to reduce body wide inflammation. Although Super Sayian 2 isn't for faint of heart,
Recipe/Ingredients All you need is a glass of milk, 1/4 - 1/2tsp of turmeric powder, add a tbsp. of honey, and voila! You have golden milk! FYI if you want to get the major health benefits out of the turmeric you would need to drink this warm
Turmeric's silver bullet is "curcumin", which has various cancer fighting properties. Inflammation in the gut (i.e. bloating, gas, constipation, etc.) can cause lots of discomfort and lead to a whole host of health problems down the road. According to https://foodfacts.mercola.com/turmeric.html "The health benefits of turmeric include an improved ability to digest fats, reducing gas and bloating, decreased congestion, and improved skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne."
Super Sayian 2
Whether your looking to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, or overhaul your entire immune system this smoothie will get the job done! This smoothie goes down smooth & has quick burn of ginger which will warm your body. This smoothie has all the health benefits you can think of to reduce body wide inflammation. Although Super Sayian 2 isn't for faint of heart,
the words of the great Andrew Zimmern,"If it looks good eat it".
Ingredients List
Ingredients List
1Banana 1Carrot +1Tbsp of Lemon Juice +1/2 Cup of Pine Apple + 1/2Cup of Mango + 1Tbsp of ground Ginger +1/4Tsp Turmeric + Almond Milk To The Max Line
Curry Chicken 😁
Although curry and roti is an all time favorite of mine I cannot give out the secret family recipe. The great thing about curry and roti is there are several variations that you can add to your own curry and roti. Perhaps the best thing about curry chicken is that it is loaded with Turmeric. FYI this is a process but I will upload a
To my weekend warriors who want to create your own roti at home. Check out the video below!
The best part about this meal is you get a well balanced variety of food that will have family and friends alike feeling full and satisfied. Although it is a bit of an after thought when your eating, the turmeric within the curry powder will be doing its part to reduce body wide inflammation during the digestion phase. To my all my vegetarians out there! You all are invited to the party too! Just add add vegan drum sticks and chick peas in place of actual chicken to the recipe along with vegetable stock. Thank you all for staying on this journey with me this long and I promise I will be back sooner than you think. One love!
Basic Ingredients: 3-4 chopped carrots, 2-3 chopped potatoes, 2 garlic cloves, 1 Onion, and a pack of chicken thighs or drumsticks, Lalah's Madras Curry Powder, Chicken Stock and a seasoning salt
*Bonus: Add a slice or two of Green Mango to really enhance the flavor of your curry!
To my weekend warriors who want to create your own roti at home. Check out the video below!
The best part about this meal is you get a well balanced variety of food that will have family and friends alike feeling full and satisfied. Although it is a bit of an after thought when your eating, the turmeric within the curry powder will be doing its part to reduce body wide inflammation during the digestion phase. To my all my vegetarians out there! You all are invited to the party too! Just add add vegan drum sticks and chick peas in place of actual chicken to the recipe along with vegetable stock. Thank you all for staying on this journey with me this long and I promise I will be back sooner than you think. One love!
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