Every Saturday morning I drive over to our local farmers market. To say that something surprises me every time is an understatement. Last week, our farmers market was selling cannabis brownies, touting their benefits on big poster boards. That was eye popping for me.
Fresh Turmeric Root at Our Local Farmers Market
Then today a pleasant surprise, as I was checking out the ginger. Fresh turmeric root was on display. 4.99/lb. WOW. I overhead two of the guys who run the farmers market saying " this is the first time we have carried this- I don't even know what it is". Neither of them knew what it was or what is was used for. Well I could have given them an earful, but it was Saturday morning and I need to get home to have my coffee and relax. So I bought 1/3rd of a pound and put two turmeric roots in our morning juice.
People assume that turmeric a yellow powder that gives indian food its glow in the dark yellow color. Sure that is ONE use. But turmeric is much more powerful and a force to be reckoned with.
What are the Benefits of this Superfood we call Turmeric?
Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory and a powerful antioxidant.It has potent anti-microbial properties. It has anti-cancer properties and wound healing properties. It protects skin health, and regulates immune responses. It protects us neurologically and benefits brain health. It protects our heart. Turmeric works as a detoxifying agent and protects from heavy metal, carcinogen and drug induced toxicity. It also supports both male and female reproductive health. It is great for oral and dental hygiene. It has pain relieving effect. It benefits in metabolic diseases like diabetes, metabolic syndrome etc. Finally it preserves bone health and protects from arthritis and osteoporosis.
