What is turmeric?
Turmeric is a spice sometimes called “Indian Saffron”. It is a yellow colored spice well known in Asia. It is grown in China, India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Nowadays, it is a spice that we happily add to our culinary preparations. Turmeric has the advantage of flavoring dishes, tinting them yellow, but also correcting their acidity. It is a spice that is used as an active ingredient in certain food supplements. And for good reason : it is recognized for its many virtues and seems to act on different spheres. It would thus help the good health of the heart, joints, intestine, liver and muscles.
If you use dried turmeric powder in cooking, it is composed of 5 to 8% curcumin. It is also a source of iron and manganese.
Why would turmeric help you lose weight?
Turmeric would be the spice to add to all dishes for those who want to lose weight. Some specialists assert that turmeric helps reduce fat mass thanks to the presence of curcumin, mainly known for its anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. Basically, curcumin stimulates metabolism by increasing the rate at which the body burns calories. Over time, the weight would eventually decrease.
However, Scientific research is still underway to prove the link between turmeric ingestion and weight loss.
The spice, rich in iron, manganese, potassium, vitamin C and B6, gives those who consume it a real boost. This allows you to maintain all your energy, even if you are following a diet or rebalancing your diet. This spice is said to reduce blood sugar levels, like most foods rich in antioxidants. From a global point of view, Turmeric is very good for your health.
Of course, consuming only turmeric capsules is not enough to lose weight or slim down your waistline. It is important to continue to implement a healthy and balanced diet, coupled with regular physical activity. It is essential for your health and weight loss to continue burning calories.
How to consume turmeric?
Turmeric capsules are standardized and the dosage is calculated precisely. However, it is entirely possible that this way of consuming the spice may not suit you. Fortunately, there are many other ways to enjoy it, including cooking. Salmon en papillote, chicken in turmeric sauce with a little rice, in soup, on pasta… The delicious taste of this spice tends to enhance any dish in a flash.
Some people opt to prepare a slimming tea. Mix one teaspoon of green tea with one teaspoon of turmeric, three peppercorns and a squeeze of lime. If you wish, you can add ginger to the preparation. To consume without depriving yourself.
Finally, it is possible to prepare a “golden milk“. This is a traditional Ayurvedic drink made from turmeric, coconut oil, black pepper, ginger and vegetable milk. You can add sugar, honey or maple syrup to sweeten the preparation. Simple and delicious. To avoid exceeding the recommended doses, know that the quantities of powder to use are 1 to 3 g per day.
Are there any contraindications to using turmeric?
Turmeric is not indicated for people who have liver problems, bile duct obstruction, or a stomach ulcer.. The same applies to people who have an allergic condition or who have undergone a tooth extraction in the fifteen days preceding taking it.
In too high doses, turmeric can cause gastric and intestinal problems. It can also cause dry mouth, bloating, flatulenceor even hot flashes.
If you have any doubts, it is best to check with your doctor.
“Curcumin is best known for its natural anti-inflammatory effect and its antioxidant effect. It acts on joint pain, it is an excellent intestinal disinfectant, it is hypocholesterolemic, active against eczema,asthma and allergies in general and in external use, it is an antioxidant and an antibacterial against certain dermatoses” adds Domitille Petit, naturopath. She concludes: “in reality, turmeric aids digestion and supports liver healthit does not directly help to lose weight, it is a facilitator”.