Painting The Town Golden With Turmeric
There is suddenly a surge and demand for ‘Turmeric’ all around. Pick up any health magazine and it is rare, not to have a column dedicated to this magical spice. Having existed for many many centuries and being familiar with its therapeutic goodness since times immemorial, turmeric certainly has got a makeover. The world is more aware of the existence of this super herb and people are vying for their share of this golden goodness. Turmeric has certainly carved a niche for itself, from being known as a curry spice to being used by super chefs around the world, for adding a splash of colour to their exotic dishes. This queen of spices has been an integral part of oriental and ayurvedic medicines for centuries. It was an indispensable part of the beauty regimes of the queens and a critical ingredient to heal the wounds of the king after a fierce battle. Touted as the most versatile spice, turmeric does it all. Turmeric certainly is whipping up a culinary storm of its own with health experts and chefs around the globe blending versatile concoctions for meeting the amplified demand of this super herb. GOLDEN MILK OR TURMERIC LATTE A drink doing wonders, Golden Milk or Turmeric Latte is being a major source of addiction with fitness and health care experts all around the globe. With an increasing demand worldwide for this lip-smacking, easy to make preparation, whipped up by using cold-pressed turmeric juice in coconut milk with a dash of cinnamon powder and a pinch of pepper thrown in, is a refreshing alternative to caffeinated drinks and are oh so sumptuous. Turmeric remained the most looked up spice worldwide in 2016 and it seems like a whole corpus from Gwyneth Paltrow to Kareena Kapoor Khan are vying for their heavenly glass of therapeutic turmeric latte. The conquering attributes about this humble spice are its healing powers as an anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous agent, gut healer, anti-oxidant, as a potent liver supporter, antidepressant and as an age-old remedy for cold and flu, cuts and bruises. COOKING WITH THE HUMBLE TURMERIC Turmeric originates from the root of Curcuma longa plant, a perennial rhizomatous plant and is part of the ginger family. Rich in vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium and many more nutrients, turmeric is certainly a healthy spiCurcuma, curry, yellow-orange spice in a bowl.ce in our lives. Many studies have revealed that turmeric may be 5-8 times stronger than Vitamin E and C. This aromatic, golden-hued spice with warm flavours may accentuate flavours of many international cuisines, be it a part of a dressing and savoury dishes in Persia and Morocco or be it the earthy flavours it lends to traditional Vietnamese dish. While the fresh turmeric root is popular, turmeric powder is a convenient option because of its availability and ease of use. Fresh turmeric does not blend too well with curries, while you can make a curry separately with the fresh root; it leaves an unpleasant taste on the tongue when added to curries. Owing to a number of Indians settled abroad, today, turmeric as a spice suits the western palate too. The kormas have got a unique flavour and that delectable colour from the turmeric; the lentils look a lot more appealing with a swash of turmeric. This modest spice amalgamates with almost all the dishes and cuisines with pre-eminence and makes it seem like a match made in heaven. Known to be an integral part of the curry powder, it adds an interesting colour and flavour when added to orange and banana smoothie, many coffee houses are carrying out a health drive by providing turmeric in tea bags to be had with hot milk, a refreshing alternative to the caffeinated version of tea and coffee. My rather dear friend is going through a phase of turmeric crush, which he says is impossible to stop and I say carry on it’s a healthy one. Being a food lover he is on an experimenting spree, and he contrived a lip smacking salad dressing, well rounded and elegant. All he mixed were 4 simple ingredients, olive oil, turmeric powder, ground ginger and a dash of vinegar and voila, we had the golden deliciousness before us, its smooth taste not only accentuates the flavor of the salad but gives us the satisfaction of consuming health and wholesomeness in one platter. There are many who are big fans of its aroma and colour and more who appreciate its medicinal properties. HEALTH BOONS The curcumin-rich turmeric is a great asset for our health. Brimming with the goodness as an anti-inflammatory product, it isn’t just a remedy for bruise cuts cold and flu, but vital in combating deadly diabetes and aiding in good health of the liver by flushing out the toxins, thus minimizing the danger of cirrhosis. The multi-faceted spice is cardinal in combating the fast-spreading Alzheimer’s, slowing down its spread. It prevents some forms of cancer and reverses heart diseases, to restore the heart to a state of healthy functioning. It becomes prodigiously effective when consumed with pepper or coconut oil or other fats. It soothes frayed nerves, reduces symptoms associated with heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome. It wages a fierce battle against painful arthritis, alleviates menstrual pain, promotes recovery from distressing bronchitis and strengthens gums. It is Mother Nature’s best wonder at naturally healing the condition of stress and improving the quality of life. Turmeric has an expansive cooling effect, directly reducing skin inflammation. The central curcumin component is a very powerful immunity booster that ensures best of health to mankind and its future. Against the alarming backdrop of an insalubrious way of living and fast spreading chronic diseases, it becomes imperative to make the queen of spices, the regenerative turmeric a part of your lives and drive away maladies forever. So, Eat Turmeric, Drink Turmeric and here’s raising a toast to this magnificent spice of life, the Natural, Pure and the Powerful Turmeric. Click here for more details: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28935827
Say No To Acne With Turmeric
This monsoon let your skin radiate and shine with the natural goodness of the fiery spice turmeric. Used as a beauty enhancer for centuries, Turmeric has been by your side since ages. So, dodge chemicals this season and get back to the roots. Here’s how: Fuller’s Earth (Multani Mitti) : 2 teaspoons Yogurt : 2 teaspoons Rose water : ½ teaspoon Turmeric : ¼ teaspoon How to Prepare? To prepare this magic potion of beauty, mix fuller’s earth rose water, turmeric and yoghurt. Mix it to a fine paste and apply it all over your face. Keep it for 15 minutes and then rinse off using cold water. Why Combine It With Other Ingredients? Fuller’s Earth : This humble ingredient works magic to your skin. Rich in minerals like magnesium, calcium, iron to name a few; it enhances the skin texture abundantly. Yogurt : Brimming with the goodness of good bacteria it combats the bacteria that cause acne. Rose Water : Rose water being an anti-inflammatory agent soothes the skin in distress. Turmeric, the most celebrated spice is leaving the world asking for more. Spice that ages many thousand years has carved a niche for itself on the world map. It’s time to stay close to nature and make turmeric a part of your healthy beauty regime and say bye to chemically infused cosmetic packs. Click here for more details : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=how+curcumin+benefits+for+acne
Granny Special “Haldi (turmeric) Curry”
Listen To Article [sc_embed_player fileurl=”https://bagdarafarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Apoorva-Calmyapain.mp3″] The holy turmeric has been imparting its therapeutic goodness on us for ages, but this versatile spice leaves no stone unturned in giving its best flavor to us in form of vegetable curry. Cooked with various other ingredients, it’s not only riot of flavors and vibrance on the platter but it’s a storm of health and natural wholesomeness. This dish is common and all turmeric lovers savor it especially during the winters. I remember my granny’s fingers used to be particularly golden hued during winters and then I remember devouring good amount of her delicious turmeric curry with hot rice and splash of clarified butter along with my cousins. I still remember the flavor distinctly. It’s cooked on special occasions in Rajasthan; it also is great at soothing joint pain and curing cold. INGREDIENTS: Whole raw turmeric : 125 grams Peas : ½ cup Tomato : 2 Green Chilli : 1 -2 (you can add more if you want it pungent) Ginger : 1 inch Curd : 1Cup Clarified Butter : 75 grams Black Pepper : 5 Cinnamon : 2 pieces Cardamom : 1 Cumin Seeds : ¼ teaspoon Asafetida : A pinch Coriander Power : 1 teaspoon Salt : To taste Coriander Chopped : A sprinkle Method: Whisk the curd. Grind the black pepper, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom together. Wash the turmeric pieces, dry them with a cloth. Peel them and gratethem in a bowl. Grind one tomato, chilies and ginger together. Cut the remaining tomato and keep it separately. Heat the ghee (clarified butter) in a pan, roast the grated turmeric on low flame and let it turn brown. Once it is roasted, take it out in a bowl. Fry the peas in the same ghee or else you can par boil the peas too in case you don’t want to fry them. In the same ghee temper the cumin seeds and hing (asafetida). Add coriander powder and the mix of 3 ground spices. Roast it for a few minutes. Add the pureed tomato and ginger paste. Roast it till you see the ghee on the sides. Add curd and cook it till it boils. Add the chopped tomato. Add the roasted turmeric. Cook till it boils and continue stirring. Add salt and cook it for 3-4 minutes more. Sprinkle chopped coriander. The delicious, lip smacking, brimming with health and vibrant turmeric curry is ready. Savor it with chapatti (Indian Bread) or rice.
Gift Yourself A Healthy Liver With LIVTURM
The wind of change brought with it many boons and banes got tagged along as well. Many unhealthy alterations made in our present lifestyle, have adversely affected our mental and physical health and continue to afflict our vital organs. The liver is one of the largest organs in the human body. From converting food into energy, a cleansing body of toxins, producing blood proteins and bile, liver carries out much life-supporting function, and its role in human anatomy are multifaceted. But our unwholesome way of living is proving detrimental to the health of this dynamic organ. Turmeric, the golden spice has been an indispensable part of our kitchens, rightly occupying a proud space as the most glorified spice since the ayurvedic times. This magical spice has left the world spellbound by it’s more than many therapeutic qualities that uplift our holistic health. It is a key at elevating our liver health in many salubrious ways, and is coined as the best herb for its longevity, here’s why? Shields from Cholesterol The magical turmeric pushes out cholesterol from the liver, saves us from the dreaded fatty liver condition, which leads to severe consequences if left untreated. Hinders Toxins The unhealthy lifestyle automatically puts pressure on the liver; turmeric assists this vital organ and aids it to flush out toxins from the body. It protects the liver from toxins like hepatoxins and fixes the liver in case of any impair. Improves Digestion A pinch of this golden goodness, sprinkled in food, stirred in milk or mixed with warm water is known to aid and promote digestion by increasing the bile secretion. Coping up with Pressure of Liquor Excess of anything causes damage and alcohol is known just for that. Turmeric assists the liver in coping up with excess drinking and its aftermath. At Bagdara Farms, we foresee the growing demand of this healing herb and have specially curated your livers best friend Livturm. Livturm is a healthy explosion of minerals in your body that wards off all the pernicious activity on our liver. The doubly fortified, Livturm is packed with the rich curcumin that works towards bestowing you with a healthy liver. Livturm, through its anti-inflammatory action, inactivates hepatic stellate cells thereby reducing inflammation that causes harm to our liver. Livturm keeps bad cholesterol at bay, visibly bringing down the risk of obesity and thus gifting us a healthy self. Livturm loaded with anti-fibrotic properties acts against fibrosis, thus restoring good health for the liver tissue. Livturm, with high amounts of curcumin, has anti-diabetic properties. It maintains the insulin balance in the body and protects the liver from the wrath of diabetes. Through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and enzyme bridling mechanisms, Livturm knocks down the harm caused to the liver by the lipid build up from alcohol intake. By buying and consuming this simple herb, you can bask in the goodness of a healthy self and be assured of a healthy liver. Click here for more details: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23760593
Immunoturm– Giving a Thumping Boost To Your Energy
Our immune system is our body’s ammunition against infectious organisms and other harmful raiders. The immune system prodigiously keeps us healthy by warding off infections, but some internal and external factors lead to a weak immune system causing us to fall sick and deteriorating the quality of our health. There are many synthetic chemicals which may stimulate our immune system for a while, however in the long run; it does more harm than good. It weakens the natural capacity of our immune system to respond to illness or heal. All these factors act upon our immunity especially during the change of season, we all feel under the pressure of fluctuating temperatures. A healthy immune system not only combats cough, cold but many bigger and serious diseases and ailments. Our saving grace is the wonder herb Turmeric that kicks out harmful antibodies of our system naturally and gives us a supercharged immune system and pink of health with its golden color. Turmeric has been the harbinger of our good health for centuries and continued to weave its magic on us. Scientists all over the world are vying over the benefits; this humble herb has to offer us. Why Turmeric? Turmeric is the superfood packed with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that give a boost to our immunity. Curcumin, the bioactive ingredient in turmeric is anti-viral, anti-fungal and protects us from some chronic ailments that tend to bog down our immunity. Packed with anti-microbial properties, turmeric helps the body defend itself and function to the best of its ability. Bagdara Farms offers you the ageless, timeless queen of spices, Turmeric, in the form of bottled beauty, ImmunoTurm, to give a boost to your immune system any time of the year and obviate you to no longer stay under the harmful spell of weather change. The superhero curated at Bagdara Farms is specially formulated to bust out pain and combat inflammation. ImmunoTurm increases the immune-modulating capacity of our body, hence giving that much-required boost to the immune system. The magic potion, ImmunoTurm is a wonder spice when it comes to elevating our metabolism, helps us fight metabolic diseases with a vengeance and energizes the body. By encouraging the metabolism through the day, ImmunoTurm helps the body burn more calories, the brain in return produces more melatonin to recover the lost energy and allows us to enter into a deeper and restful sleep. ImmunoTurm’s anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties make it apt for tackling digestive issues and reprimand food-borne bacteria. So, if you are looking for a safe and a natural way to lift up your immunity than say a big hello to ImmunoTurm and make it a part of your healthy life. Click here for more details: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28887914