Wellness

Turmeric Is The New Trendy Superfood, And Here's How To Use It

by Kaylin Pound
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Not too long ago, we introduced you to the riced cauliflower health craze.

However, it turns out that riced cauliflower isn't the only health food that's gaining a cult-like following these days.

Yep, it appears that turmeric is also having a serious moment amongst health-conscious foodies.

If you're not familiar with this popular spice, let me fill you in.

Turmeric's bright yellow powder comes from the roots of an Asian plant. It has a peppery, bitter flavor, along with a mild ginger fragrance.

While turmeric is best know for being one of the main ingredients used to make curry, it has a wide range of benefits that go way beyond adding a little color and flavor to your food.

It serves as a powerful antioxidant that has a wide range of medicinal applications.

 

This herb is known to have strong anti-inflammatory properties and has been used to treat everything from toothaches and bruises to diabetes, arthritis and even depression.

Turmeric has become increasingly popular as people begin to recognize the advantages of consuming this superfood.

Now lots of people are hopping on the turmeric train and incorporating this yellow powder into all sorts of tasty recipes.

You can use this tasty herb to make to make everything from curried chicken and shrimp stir fry, to delicious lattes, smoothie bowls and even sushi.

If you want to give yourself a little health boost, you should basically just sprinkle this shit on everything.

Check out the pictures below to see all of the things you can make with this trendy superfood.

Breakfast Bowl

Turmeric Smoothie

Avocado Toast On Turmeric Bread

Turmeric Tea

Overnight Oats

Turmeric Latte

Spiced Popcorn

Turmeric Juice

Turmeric Chicken Salad

Vegetable Soup

Turmeric-Seasoned French Fries

Turmeric Falafel

Shrimp Stir Fry

Turmeric Ramen

Tri-Colored Sushi

Sweet And Sour Cauliflower

Turmeric Rice

Turmeric Ice Cream

Turmeric Cake