Turmeric is a type of spice that you can add to your foods and drinks to increase your health in many different ways. The spice, which is in the ginger family, is often used to help decrease inflammation, manage joint and digestive issues, and even help with the skin.
Here are some different ways you can start using turmeric in your diet:
1 – Add Turmeric to Your Taco Seasoning
The first way to add turmeric to your diet is by adding it to your favorite taco seasoning, or really any seasoning that could use some extra spice. As a spice, turmeric can get strong, so you want to start with just a sprinkle, taste it, then decide if you should add more. It can work with any type of tacos your family enjoys, but is particularly good with chicken tacos.
2 – Enjoy Turmeric Tea
If you are a big tea drinker, consider making some “golden milk” which is a type of tea that uses turmeric. There are many different recipes you can find that you are able to customize to your tastes, but they typically include the turmeric tea, almond or coconut milk, some kind of coconut oil or ghee, and other spices like ginger and cinnamon.
There are also store-bought turmeric teas that come in tins or tea bags just like any other variety of tea you would purchase. This tea tastes great with a bit of milk and honey in it.
3 – Season Your Roasted Veggies
Why not toss some of your favorite veggies with turmeric and other spices, then roast them up? Turmeric tastes especially good with cauliflower, but can go with just about any vegetables you like to roast together.
Turmeric has a bit of a spice and tastes a little peppery, so you can combine it with your other seasonings, or just use it on its own. To keep the sodium low, skip the salt, and just sprinkle some turmeric and pepper on your veggies before roasting.
4 – Make Dressing or Marinade
If you like your food to be a bit spicier and enjoy Indian cuisine, then making some chicken with a turmeric marinade or even covering your food in some tahini dressing with turmeric is a great option. Turmeric can be sprinkled into any type of marinade, sauce, or dressing you typically use with your meals. This is when it is fun to experiment and try new flavor combinations.
5 – Add Turmeric to Your Pasta
If you have some pasta fans in your family, you can definitely add a little turmeric to your pasta seasoning. It is particularly good in a cream-based pasta seasoning, as the turmeric pairs really well with cream sauces. But you can definitely add it to pasta sauces if you prefer.
6 – Spice Up Your Eggs
Lastly, add a sprinkle of turmeric to your scrambled eggs or omelet. For eggs, you definitely want to start with only a very small amount. Think abut how much salt and pepper you season your eggs with, and that is probably a good place to start with turmeric. Like many spices, a little goes a long way.
