My favourite turmeric recipes.
My family and I go through so much turmeric, in fact we’ve just run out and its inspired me to share with you why we love it so much and a couple of recipes to help you incorporate into your diet daily!
Turmeric isn’t just an amazing spice to incorporate into your diet if you’re on a weightloss journey, it has so many other benefits. The main active component of turmeric and the one that gives the spice its yellow colour — is curcumin. “Curcumin is a natural antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory benefits, as well as other benefits related to slowing the aging process and preventing Alzheimer's disease and potentially depression,” says San Diego, California–based Elizabeth Ann Shaw, RDN, owner of Shaw’s Simple Swaps Consulting.
Slowing ageing and make me happier??? Yes please! Not only does turmeric slow down the signs of aging but it also;
Is an anti Inflammatory
Boosts your immune system
Improves Brain health
Prevents tooth decay
Reduces the risk of heart disease
Reduces symptoms of depression
Here are my go to recipes you can incorporate into your life regularly without having to cook a curry everyday.
Immune Boosting Soup
INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp x olive oil 1 onion x diced 3 tsp x minced garlic 2 carrots x peeled and chopped 2 celery sticks x washed and chopped
1 tsp turmeric powder, ground cumin & ginger powder
2 x bay leaves 1 tbsp x apple cider vinegar 2 cups x cooked chicken, shredded 1.5L x vegetable stock 4 tsp x chicken bone broth mixed in
500g x water 1/2 cup x pearl barley
METHOD
Heat oil in pot. Add onion and garlic and cook until golden brown. Add all remaining ingredients (except shredded chicken) and simmer for 45minutes with cover. Add chicken into soup in the last 15 minutes,
Serves 5-6.
Recipe apart of our Tone My Mummy Tummy Program
Immune Boosting Tea
INGREDIENTS
2 x slices of ginger root
2 x wedges of lemon
1 tbs x honey
1 tsp x turmeric
1 tsp x cinnamon
400ml of boiling water
METHOD
Add all ingredients in a large pot, squeezing lemon juice from wedges. Bring to a boil then remove from heat and steep for 2-3 mins. Pour liquid into a large teapot and enjoy.
Both of these recipes are our go to recipes whenever someone gets sick in our house. Jam packed with so many vitamins and minerals and ingredients to help boost your immune system so you can focus on getting better!
Enjoy and let me know if you give any of these recipes a go :)
Kat xx