Creative Ways to Take Turmeric

TURMERIC EGGS

Some people forget that salt and pepper aren’t the only spices that can be added to eggs. Turmeric is quite a unique seasoning that gives eggs a warm, earthy, and peppery flavor which adds a pinch of complexity that complements the richness of eggs. Beyond taste, this also becomes a nutritional combo as the fat in eggs enhances the absorption of the turmeric's beneficial compound, curcumin.

There are many ways to cook turmeric eggs, but the simplest, most popular is turmeric scrambled eggs.

How to cook turmeric scrambled eggs

First, whisk your eggs and turmeric together. A reasonable amount for an average-sized egg would be 1 teaspoon, which is 1 tablespoon per three eggs, but that varies according to your taste buds and how you handle turmeric.

In a fry pan over medium heat, melt some butter and mix your spinach in until it is wilted. Then you can add the whisked turmeric eggs and cook them until they reach your desired consistency.

How to cook turmeric fried eggs

If scrambled eggs aren’t your thing, there is also a way to add turmeric to sunny-side-up eggs. First, add oil and melt butter in a medium-hot pan, then mix in turmeric powder until you have this glaze-like consistency. Once done, add your eggs and fry until desired doneness is achieved.

Too much hard work? Simply sprinkle powdered turmeric on boiled or poached eggs!

Curries, soups, stews

You can add turmeric to pretty much any kind of soup. Look up soups with turmeric online and you’ll see a whole bunch of recipes like turmeric miso soup, turmeric carrot soup, turmeric chicken soup—they never end.

But if you’re trying to be healthy anyway, you might as well make the most of it by making an immunity-boosting turmeric vegetable soup. The best part? You basically just add everything to a pot, cover, boil, and then simmer. The vegetables you pick and the seasonings you add are all up to you, just don’t forget the turmeric, of course.

Turmeric Smoothie

Now this one is unsurprisingly common, but it’s easy to forget when everybody overglorifies the effectiveness of pure turmeric tea. News flash, though, turmeric is turmeric.

Simply blend your favorite fruits, veggies, yogurt, oatmeal, and then ginger and turmeric to create a healthy smoothie! This is great as a refreshing drink or as a filling breakfast that won’t make you overeat. To make it even more filling, you can always add your choice of protein, fats, and fiber!

Turmeric-Roasted Veggies

Feeling a little bit lacking in vegetable intake recently? Make up for it in one meal by cooking turmeric-roasted veggies.

To make turmeric-roasted vegetables, preheat oven to 425°F, line with a baking sheet and foil, and then coat it with oil. Chop your vegetables into uniform sizes and mix turmeric, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Once ready, toss the veggies in oil and coat evenly with the spice mixture. Lastly, spread it on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.

No hassle, no standing and mixing by the stove for an hour, and no room for unhealthy ingredients. If you’re looking to have a healthier food lifestyle, this turmeric recipe will surely be one of your best friends!

Turmeric muffins

Well, we are keeping this guide inclusive to everyone. If you don’t feel like taking savory, hot food, or beverages, know that turmeric is flexible enough to be used in sweeter recipes as well!

To make turmeric muffins, preheat oven to 350°F and put muffin liners in your muffin tin. In a bowl, mix some eggs, milk, maple syrup, extract, and salt until bubbly. In a separate bowl, mix coconut flour, turmeric, ginger, and baking soda.

Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine. Then, fold in the remaining half and combine. Next, transfer the batter to the muffin tin by dividing it evenly into 8 cavities. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Make sure to cool for a few minutes before serving.

To make this even healthier, add your choice of nuts, oats, or fruits.

Health Benefits of Turmeric

According to Registered Dietitian Elise Lindsay, turmeric is fat-soluble, which makes it a great pairing with fat such as coconut milk, extra virgin olive oil, and avocado for better digestion. Studies have also shown that consuming it with black pepper has the same effect. This is why the “golden milk” drinks made with coconut milk and a pinch of black pepper have gotten popular.

WebMD has listed a good number of health cases where turmeric may be beneficial. Thanks to curcumin’s ability to help fight inflammation and keep blood sugar levels steady, it could help prevent or treat type 2 diabetes. Moreover, it can help fight off viruses such as herpes and the flu. For immediate relief, try out convenient recipes like the Turmeric Ginger Tea Bombs.

Turmeric may also have positive effects on high cholesterol, premenstrual syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis, headaches, acne, and even cancer. Even so, it’s most important to do research first and know that turmeric is not a substitute for any medicine

Where to buy turmeric powder

Because turmeric isn’t something easily liked by everyone, turmeric drink manufacturers tend to compensate by “improving” the taste by making it sweet; in turn, the drink’s health benefits are compromised, producing a somewhat sugary, highly processed drink marketed as “healthy.”



Make sure you’re getting the most of turmeric benefits by sourcing it from SEDP: Simbag sa Pag Asenso Inc. on Iskaparate! Their turmeric tea powder contains 50% less sugar, guaranteeing a tasty drink with minimal sugar and additives.