5 Ways To Eat, Drink, Use Turmeric

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Turmeric is nature’s medicine. This root is filled with numerous healing properties. It has even been shown to decrease the number of cancer cells within a human body! This magical cure can be eaten and drank in many different forms. Here are five ways that I find useful ingesting the magical root of Turmeric…

  1. Fresh turmeric root can be found in the vegetable isle sitting next to the ginger root. Take a washed chunk of turmeric root and add it to any variation of smoothie. Ginger root pairs well with this flavor. I like to do berries, yogurt, turmeric root, ginger root, and mango juice, maybe add a few ice cubes as well in my smoothie for an example.
  2. If you have a juicer at home, you can receive the health benefits of turmeric root as well. Take a washed chunk of fresh turmeric and add to any juicing recipe. I like to do an apple, carrot, ginger, and turmeric root in my juice for an example. Sprinkle bee pollen on top if available for an extra health booster.
  3. You can find turmeric spices at any grocery store. Organic brands are always best. Add turmeric spice to your eggs in the morning, soup at lunch, and into your rice for dinner. There are so many recipes such as Indian curries that use turmeric spice as well!
  4. When I feel a cold or flu coming on, or maybe I just want to boost my metabolism and health I drink turmeric spice in my tea. It blends well with camomile, green, or ginger tea. I add a sprinkle of turmeric powder to my tea, honey, and a lemon wedge. This is the ultimate healer and prevention of illness.
  5. Topical Use. You can mix coconut oil and turmeric and apply to injured areas on the skin. Be mindful that turmeric has a strong color and can stain so you want to limit the use only on the site of injury. Turmeric has also been known to heal psoriasis and eczema when applied directly with mustard oil and turmeric powder a few times a week. Wash off after usage.


I wish you well on your journey using the magical root of turmeric. I have personally felt and seen the magical results this natural root has on the body, mind and soul. I continue to use turmeric with anything I can daily as it is nature’s magical cure. Brighten your life with this beautiful orange colored root!

About the Author

Lauren is a Kripalu Yoga Teacher. She studied her 200 hour teacher training in the Berkshire Mountains of Stockbridge, MA at the Kripalu School of Yoga and Ayurvedic practices. She is also a health coach with a background in nutrition and biology at Ursuline College. She is a writer and an artist. Her dharma or goal in her life is to spread compassion and knowledge.

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