E fundit!

14:54 POLITICS

"The formal product is not enough, but the content"/ Boçi-Mazniku Debate on the Territorial Reform Deadline

The next session of the Special Parliamentary Committee fo...

Turmeric Water/ You cannot imagine the many health benefits

2024-08-21 21:42:00, Shëndeti CNA

Turmeric is a spice known for centuries, but in recent years it has become very fashionable, as it belongs to the broader category of superfoods, which help our bodies in various ways. If you want to include turmeric in your life, it can be done easily and simply, without buying special organic products that will cost you a lot! You can get all the benefits of the spice from a simple and quick drink with just 2 ingredients, called turmeric water.

As the name suggests, it is composed of water and turmeric. And since it is made from boiling water, we can call it turmeric tea. It is consumed either hot or at room temperature.

How to prepare turmeric water

To make this special drink, you must have turmeric at home. It is not at all difficult to find as it is available in powder or root form in most supermarkets. First, boil the water. While you wait for the water to boil, put a spoonful of turmeric in a cup or you can grate fresh turmeric root, but in this case you will need to strain the mixture before drinking. If you like lemon, you can add a little fresh lemon juice at the end. Leave the preparation for a while in order to consume it warm.

The benefits of turmeric

Why should you include this preparation in your daily routine? Because turmeric is very beneficial for our health. Thanks to the high content of curcumin, it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It contributes to the prevention of chronic inflammation while it can also be used to relieve joint pain and arthritis as well as menstrual discomfort.

At the same time, it reduces the amount of fat that our body stores, making it a perfect choice for anyone who wants to lose a few pounds or maintain a healthy weight. Curcumin also increases a brain hormone called Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). According to scientific research, low levels of BDNF are linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's or depression. Other research has shown that Alzheimer's disease is linked to inflammation and oxidative stress. Therefore, frequent consumption of turmeric can be a "weapon" for the prevention of Alzheimer's.

Extra tip: You can add a small amount of freshly ground pepper to the saffron water so it doesn't affect the taste too much. It will give the drink another "spark" while also helping your body absorb the curcumin better and extract all its benefits for your body more efficiently./ CNA