Turmeric Ginger Dressing
There are over 12,500 peer-reviewed articles published proving the vast benefits of turmeric.
Curcumin is the active substance of turmeric. It is what makes turmeric a functional food defined by the Mayo Clinic as “foods that have a potentially positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition.”
Why is turmeric a functional food?
It's associated with increased brain levels of BDNF, a growth hormone in the brain linked with improved memory and lower risk of cognitive decline.
Natural painkiller for wound healing, inflammation-induced arthritis, joint pain, and sciatic nerve pain.
It has high antioxidant levels, which help support the liver to efficiently detoxify the body and fight off some of the effects of dangerous carcinogens.
Ginger Turmeric Dressing
You can gain the benefits of turmeric by cooking with it - it has anti-inflammatory effects in even culinary amounts! This recipe is a favorite salad dressing. It’s even delicious over veggies and grain bowls.
Time: 5 mins | Servings: 10
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tablespoon honey
2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 small garlic clove, grated or minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together and enjoy. Dressing in good in the fridge for 2 weeks.
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