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Its incredible list of healing properties include antioxidant, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-carcinogenic, anti-mutagenic and anti-inflammatory – that should be an enough number of benefits to make you look up and rethink its usage in your food!

A tablespoon of ground turmeric offers 29 calories, nearly a gram of protein, 2 grams of fiber and 6 grams of carbohydrates. It contains minerals such as manganese, phosphorus and potassium. Turmeric also contains magical nutrients — the kind that practically cast spells to keep you strong and healthy.

• Turmeric is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflammation — both inside and out. Uses include cancer prevention and treatment as well as treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and infections.
• Curcumin, a substance in turmeric, is being researched for cancer prevention and treatment, and has shown promise in animal studies. Stick to fresh or dried and powdered versions until more research is conducted and we better understand the use of supplements.
• In the Western world, turmeric was first embraced as a fabric dye. Late to adopt, we are just now studying turmeric for its role in prevention, management and treatment of cystic fibrosis and various cardiovascular and neurological diseases (such as Alzheimer’s). Pass the curry, puh-lease