By Michelle Brandon
The winter season is an appropriate time for grounding. Grounding is the process of bringing awareness to the body to connect with earth energy in order to prevent depleting your own body's energy. During the winter we need to make sure we are not just surviving but in fact we are thriving! One way to ground yourself is to nurture the body by incorporate plenty of root vegetables in your meals, including yogis favorite spice: Turmeric!
Turmeric is native to Southeast India and needs an abundance of rainfall for optimal growth. Curcumin is the concentrated, active ingredient in turmeric and is also responsible for the strong orange pigment it contains. Turmeric has been known for its high antioxidant value eliminating free radicals in the body. Turmeric also promotes a healthy response to reducing inflammation in the body. Pain and arthritic conditions within the body often correlates with swelling and inflammation. If inflammation is reduced, pain may be reduced as well!
Turmeric is fat soluble, meaning in order to absorb into the body's system fat must be present. So it is a good idea to eat it along with a meal containing heart healthy fats such as coconut oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, safflower oil or even naturally occurring essential fatty acids from fish. Turmeric is a root with unique flavor, making it perfect for spicing up soups, casseroles, salads or even smoothies! There are two forms of turmeric, ground and fresh. Both work the same. It just depends on personal preference. I think fresh is best!
Never tasted turmeric in a smoothie before? Join me at Community Sanctuary (in Focus Yoga) this Saturday, January 17th at 12:30-2:30 for a Clarifying Cleanse Workshop. We will explore a 7-day plant based meal plan, providing delicious recipes, informative charts, taste testing and much more! Click here for more information. (click the "workshops" tab)
Turmeric is native to Southeast India and needs an abundance of rainfall for optimal growth. Curcumin is the concentrated, active ingredient in turmeric and is also responsible for the strong orange pigment it contains. Turmeric has been known for its high antioxidant value eliminating free radicals in the body. Turmeric also promotes a healthy response to reducing inflammation in the body. Pain and arthritic conditions within the body often correlates with swelling and inflammation. If inflammation is reduced, pain may be reduced as well!Turmeric is fat soluble, meaning in order to absorb into the body's system fat must be present. So it is a good idea to eat it along with a meal containing heart healthy fats such as coconut oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, safflower oil or even naturally occurring essential fatty acids from fish. Turmeric is a root with unique flavor, making it perfect for spicing up soups, casseroles, salads or even smoothies! There are two forms of turmeric, ground and fresh. Both work the same. It just depends on personal preference. I think fresh is best!
Never tasted turmeric in a smoothie before? Join me at Community Sanctuary (in Focus Yoga) this Saturday, January 17th at 12:30-2:30 for a Clarifying Cleanse Workshop. We will explore a 7-day plant based meal plan, providing delicious recipes, informative charts, taste testing and much more! Click here for more information. (click the "workshops" tab)
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