Starting the day with your morning routine may suit your needs just fine. A bit of workout, some yoga, a nice warm tea, organic boiled eggs and then out for work. If this is what you do, you are already on the right track. But we have mighty turmeric kaada that can complement your morning rituals further bright (literally).
You already know so much about the benefits of consuming warm lemon water. It helps you get those intestines in the order and keep your health on track. You may top it with multiflora Honey or Himalayan salt and make it look fancier. However, have you thought of combining your lemon drink with one most essential ingredient to get yourself a perfect morning elixir? The ingredient that we are talking about is turmeric. Yes, one of the most effective natural spice, the benefits of which have been recognised since ages. The all-natural lemon and turmeric are two very powerful ingredients that boast a wealth of beneficial properties, especially for the wellness of your bones and muscles.
Lemons offer a tasty, tangy flavour with numerous health-promoting properties. According to a study published in the Chemistry Central Journal (2015), lemons possess a treasure trove of natural metabolites. The study states that, “Lemon fruits have been proven to be useful for a lot of bioactivities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antimicrobial and anti-allergy activities, as well as cardiovascular effect, neuroprotective effect, hepatoprotective effect, obesity control, etc.” Lemons are indeed a healthy ingredient to enjoy at the beginning of the day. However, when you couple lemon with turmeric, your health and wellness benefits increase significantly.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a yellow-orange spice that is part of the ginger family. Native to tropical South Asia, turmeric is well known in traditional Asian medicine and cuisine. More recently, its health benefits have been recognized in Western medicine. According to a study published in the Journal of Nephropathology (2012), “Turmeric, a neglected Asian traditional drug might re-emerge as remedy and/or preventive tool for various illnesses including different type of cancers, obesity, type-2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, CKD [chronic kidney disease] and ESRD [end stage renal disease], which are steadily increasing globally, claiming many lives and tremendous amount of resources worldwide.”
One active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, has been the focus of several academic studies.
Curcumin alleviate inflammation: According to research from the Department of Stomatology at the University of California, San Francisco, curcumin possesses anti-inflammatory properties. The research, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2004), found that curcumin, “may exert its anti-inflammatory activity by inhibition of a number of different molecules that play a role in inflammation.”
Curcumin’s anticancer potential: Curcumin may play a vital role in cancer prevention, according to a study published in BioMed Research International (2014). Previous research has highlighted curcumin’s antioxidant, antibacterial and antitumor properties, according to the study, which concluded, “Curcumin, a vital constituent of the spice turmeric, is an alternative approach in the prevention of cancer.”
Therapeutic applications of curcumin: According to a review study published in the AAPS Journal (2013), “curcumin has shown therapeutic potential against a number of human diseases,” including multiple types of cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, peptic ulcers, psoriasis, H. pylori infection, Alzheimer’s disease, acute coronary syndrome, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and respiratory tract infections.
Turmeric and Lemon Morning Elixir
Recipe by: The Alternative Daily
All-natural lemon and turmeric are especially powerful ingredients that boast a wealth of beneficial properties.
Ingredients
1/2 of a lemon, squeezed for juice
1/4 – 1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
1 cup warm water, and/or coconut milk (the coconut milk adds healthy fats, and helps absorption of turmeric)
Instructions
Mix the lemon juice, turmeric and honey into your cup of warm water. You will want to stir these ingredients well. Add cinnamon on top and continue to stir your morning elixir as you drink it – this will ensure that the turmeric does not settle at the bottom of your cup.
Pro Tip: I would highly suggest always making sure to take turmeric with a source of FAT… taking turmeric with fat greatly helps your body absorb it. So you could add a splash of MCT oil (coconut based) or even olive oil to this daily drink concoction to help your body absorb it better.
Dr. Parth Parekh
DNB(Orthopaedic) ; D (Orthopaedic) ; M.N.A.M.S (Orthopaedic)
Consultant Orthopaedic Foot And Ankle Surgeon
CIMS Hospital
Science City Road,
Sola,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat India 380060