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The Golden Secret 🥇 

It turns your fingers yellow, spices your food, and somehow made its way into every “superfood” drink on the internet.

Turmeric is THAT spice that has been healing humans long before pharma even existed.

Bright, bitter, and ridiculously powerful - this root can do way more than just color your curry.

But what actually makes turmeric so magical?

Let’s find out! 👇️ 

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Main Course

The Power of Turmeric

What is turmeric?

Turmeric is a root from the ginger family that’s been spicing up kitchens and healing humans for thousands of years. ✨

In recent decades, it’s become popular as a dietary supplement - with most of its magic coming from curcumin, the active compound that gives turmeric its golden glow.

Where does it come from? 

Turmeric is native to India and Southeast Asia, where it’s been used in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine - long before supplements existed. 💊 

What do people use it for?

To season.

To heal.

To prevent.

From curries to creams, turmeric is one of the rare ingredients that can live in your kitchen, your bathroom, and your supplement shelf. 🧼 

Turmeric vs. curcumin

Turmeric contains dozens of compounds, but curcumin is its main powerhouse - responsible for most of its health benefits.

But: Turmeric only contains about 3% curcumin, while supplements deliver 500–3,000 mg per serving.

Therefore, taking tablespoons of it may not be as effective as taking curcumin as a supplement.

What are the benefits?

Turmeric - especially curcumin - has been shown to

• improve gut health and immune function

• fight inflammation 🧯 

• reduce oxidation

• boost brain health 🧠 

• help treat cancer

• lower depression symptoms 😢 

• improve memory

• help with weight loss ⚖️ 

• relieve pain

Any side effects?

A high amount of turmeric can lead to liver toxicity and side effects, such as

• Constipation

• Nausea

• Diarrhea

• Abdominal pain

👩‍🍳 Chef Tip:

Always pair turmeric or curcumin with black pepper and healthy fats.

Why?

Because it will boost absorption!

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Dessert

5 Cool Ways to Use Turmeric

Turmeric isn’t just for curry.

Here are a few cool ways to make this golden root part of your life 👇

☕️ Golden Latte

Mix turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, vanilla and coconut milk.

🍋 Morning Detox Shot

Blend lemon juice, turmeric, ginger, and honey.

Tastes like health and feels like a reboot.

🦷 Bright Smile

Turmeric + coconut oil + baking soda

Whitens teeth and fights gum inflammation.

🍵 Gut-Healing Tea

A daily turmeric tea can calm digestion, reduce bloating, and strengthen your gut barrier.

🌙 Sleep Elixir

Warm milk + turmeric + honey = ancient bedtime magic

Calms your nerves and turns your dreams golden ones.

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Snacks

Dad Joke of the Week

A Deep Question

If you could go back in time to change one thing, what would it be?

A Friendly Reminder

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Takeaway  

You aren’t satisfied yet? 

Here are my Ingredients and Recommendations for you:

🎙️ Podcasts

• Turmeric and Its Therapeutic Effects (Wholistic Matters)

• Curcumin (Turmeric) Benefits for Gut & Brain Health (Dr. Michael Ruscio)

📚️ Books

• Turmeric - The Genus Curcuma (Routledge)

• Healing Spices (Bharat B. Aggarwal)

📺️ Videos

• What Happens To Your Body If You Eat Turmeric For 30 Days? (Dr. Sten Ekberg)

• TURMERIC Is Good for Virtually EVERYTHING! (Dr. Berg)

• Turmeric (Curcumin) | New Research Is Game Changing! (Dr. Brad Stanfield)

📑 Articles

• 10 Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin (Healthline)

• Turmeric vs. Curcumin: What's the Difference? (Health)

• What are the benefits of turmeric? (MedicalNewsToday)

• 6 Health Benefits of Turmeric (Cleveland Clinic)

• Turmeric: Are there really any health benefits, and is it safe? (ZOE)

Thank you for being here 💝 

Looking forward to serving you next week.

Much love,

Benji