Turmeric has been credited with an array of health benefits - boosting the immune system, aiding digestion, fighting inflammation, slowing down the aging process of the brain,treating depression and even helping to inhibit the growth of cancer cells , and we know it has been used in Indian and Chinese medicines for many years. The benefits are down to the high levels of the natural substance CURCUMIN , which provides the vibrant yellow colour.
Fresh turmeric is now more readily available and looks like the ginger root. Scrub and grate this (do mind because the colour will stain your skin, clothes and work surfaces) or cut into thin matchstick fingers. It will give a depth of earthly flavour to a curry or for a vegetable smoothie mix it with carrot ,cucumber or beetroot. Worth a try.
Fresh turmeric is now more readily available and looks like the ginger root. Scrub and grate this (do mind because the colour will stain your skin, clothes and work surfaces) or cut into thin matchstick fingers. It will give a depth of earthly flavour to a curry or for a vegetable smoothie mix it with carrot ,cucumber or beetroot. Worth a try.