{"id":8486,"date":"2018-06-20T16:56:58","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T16:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=8486"},"modified":"2022-04-06T02:35:11","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T02:35:11","slug":"turmeric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/turmeric\/","title":{"rendered":"How Turmeric Benefits Your Body & Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN<\/a>, explains a variety of turmeric benefits for your health including anti-inflammatory effects for your body, brain, and skin. <\/em><\/p>\n

For something that’s been around for thousands of years, it’s really only quite recently that this potent superfood has exploded in popularity. Perhaps it’s in part due to its bright yellow hue. Most important, however, is its major anti-inflammatory properties. Because of its numerous benefits, we’ll explore this superfood craze a little more thoroughly.<\/p>\n\"Turmeric\n

What Is turmeric?<\/h2>\n

Turmeric has been used medicinally for over 4,500 years. It’s part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae)<\/span> along with ginger and cardamom and is native to India and Southeast Asia. As a result, it’s a staple in Ayurvedic medicine<\/a> where it’s used to heal wounds, blemishes, smallpox, serious pain, and fatigue. Due to its vibrant color, it’s also a traditional method for dyeing clothing.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip:<\/strong> Wear gloves if you cook with fresh turmeric root! It can stain, otherwise.<\/p>\n\n

Turmeric Nutrition<\/h2>\n

The main nutrients that make turmeric valuable are:<\/p>\n\n