The many ways to enjoy turmeric

The health benefits of turmeric have long been documented. According to the 2011 edition of the book Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects, turmeric use dates back over 4,000 years. Even back then, Indians featured it in their cuisine and religious rituals. It also reached China, Africa, and Jamaica. In 1280, the voyager Marco Polo compared it to saffron. In Southeast Asia, it was primarily employed for its medicinal promises.

Here are some ways you can reap the benefits of this golden spice.

Delfa’s 12-in-1 Herbal Turmeric Tea

This nutrient-packed powder has been a well-known health drink among Filipinos since the late 2000s. In an interview with CITEM, Delfa’s Food Products CEO Isabel Punzalan said that they don’t have any scientific tests to promote the drink. However, turmeric has research-proven benefits. Their clients have also openly sent the company personal lab results showing improved blood levels and clear ultrasound images. Turmeric has high antioxidant levels and anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties.

Apart from turmeric, it has native ginger, brown sugar, moringa, banaba, pandan, lagundi (vitex negundo), sambong, lemongrass, guyabano (soursop), Gynura procumbens, and tarragon leaves.

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Gourmet Farms Turmeric Herbal Tea

This soothing beverage aims to tap into turmeric’s anti-inflammatory benefits. Ayurvedic medicine practitioners mainly use it to heal digestive ailments. Curcumin, one of the components of turmeric responsible for most of its uses, has been proven to relieve gastrointestinal issues. According to a 2013 study in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, curcumin, when bonded with phospholipids, improve greater tissue delivery and absorption in the intestines. If you’re looking for a new tea to drink after dinner, make it turmeric.

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Masai Sinamak Spiced Vinegar

If you prefer to take your daily dose of turmeric in an understated way, try it in vinegar. The bitter-peppery flavor of the spice hides behind the tartness of this homemade condiment. Apart from turmeric, Masai Sinamak has honey, which balances the flavor with a delicious sweetness. You can use it in cooking, as salad dressing, or just to give your dish an extra flair. It also works well with chicharon (pork rinds) and grilled seafood. Apart from the innate health benefits, it’s all-natural, too!

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Heaven’s Heart 20-in-1 Herbal Turmeric Malunggay Coffee

Give your morning cup of joe an extra kick with this power-packed offering from Heaven’s Heart. Along with turmeric, it has other popular traditionally restorative ingredients such as moringa, guyabano, lemongrass, lagundi, sambong, paragis, oregano, peppermint, ampalaya (bitter melon), guava, serpentina, parsley, pandan, and banaba. This FDA-approved drink promises to boost your immunity and checks off your daily vitamin requirements. It’s also non-acidic, so you get a smooth, rich taste if you’re one to nurse your cup.

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Mira's Nature's Goodness Turmeric Brew

Get immediate turmeric perks with this instant brew from Batangas-based enterprise Mira’s Turmeric Products. You prepare it similarly to salabat (Filipino ginger tea), which means it is unabashed with its bitterish, spiced flavor, although it does have a touch of sugar. However, you do catch more of turmeric’s high antioxidant content. Antioxidants reduce the risk of cancer and brain diseases, lower the chances of heart diseases, and even alleviate depression. They also delay signs of aging.

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The Blissful Story Sweet Corn Fudge Pint

If you’re one of those people who take their health seriously but subtly, here’s some ice cream for you. Behind the rich flavor of sweet corn and Swiss white chocolate comes a delicate contrast from ground turmeric. It cuts through the richness of the carabao milk and contributes a commendable balance amid the sweetness of the other ingredients. Both cool and spicy all at once, this ice cream is a fun afternoon treat.

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