Drinking Turmeric Could Be The Key To Fat Loss
Chances are, you stocked up on this yellow spice earlier this year as the hype around turmeric health benefits grew. But your pledge to imbibe it on a daily basis was forgotten by day 3 and now it’s gathering dust in your spice cupboard.
And even the influx of yellow 'wellness' lattes surfacing on the 'gram hasn’t got you to ditch your Java for a cup of the spicy stuff. This is probably because, like many wellness winners, unless you know the easy ways to use it, it’s extra faff that you don’t have time for.
To clear up the confusion about how best to eat/drink turmeric—and how best your body absorbs it—keep reading.
If you use it right, there’s plenty of turmeric health benefits to be had, including weight loss.
HOW TO TAKE TURMERIC?
Put down the almond milk and try taking half a teaspoon of turmeric each morning with some black pepper and an espresso cup-sized portion of coconut milk.
Why?
Studies show that both ingredients help the body to absorb turmeric at a higher rate.
The fatty acids in the coconut milk and the black pepper are catalysts. When black pepper is consumed with turmeric, the body absorbs curcumin, the phytochemical component of turmeric, 2,000 times more effectively.
Top tip? Prep a week's supply on a Sunday evening and keep it in a Tupperwear in the fridge for the rest of the week. Easy.
TURMERIC BENEFITS?
A core component of Indian cuisine and Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric benefits have been hailed for years thanks to its serious immune-boosting and germ-fighting powers. Its golden hue comes from the antioxidant curcumin, which has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s also a natural stimulant.
If a morning turmeric shot isn't your cup of tea, try using turmeric in a homemade curry – it's the ultimate cold-weather comfort food.
To get the full turmeric benefits, buy it fresh – you can pick up turmeric root in Indian, Thai and Chinese supermarkets (look for it next to the fresh ginger – the two ingredients are cousins).
Feeling slightly braver? Turmeric for skin is a thing, too. Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory qualities make it a soothing, redness-reducing addition to an at-home face mask. Try it mixed in with avocado – the oil in the avo acts as a barrier so it won't stain your face.
EASY TURMERIC WINS
Because the turmeric benefits really just go on and on. Don't fancy making your own turmeric tea? Here are 3 ways to add turmeric into your day without giving over an evening to the kitchen.
source:www.womenshealthmag.co.uk