5 creative ways to sneak turmeric powder into your diet
Dear Snackers,
With its abundance of nutritional benefits, turmeric powder is revered as the royalty of all superfoods. This bright-yellow herbaceous perennial is known to have anti-inflammatory, immunity boosting, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and a natural painkiller properties.
We are sure that you have heard about turmeric powder before and its amazing health benefits. The best way to reap its benefits is by consuming ½ - 1½ teaspoons each day - which can be a challenge because turmeric powder has a dry texture and a slightly bitter flavour profile.
If taking your daily dose straight-on with a spoon first thing in the morning doesn’t appeal to you, here are 5 alternative ways to sneak turmeric into your everyday diet that can be enjoyed by all - without leaving a bad taste in your mouth!
1. Golden Milk
Combine one cup of the milk of your choice, one teaspoon powdered turmeric, and one teaspoon powdered ginger. Bring to a boil, allow to cool, and enjoy! Optional: add one teaspoon nutmeg and/or cinnamon.
2. Add it into Soups
Add turmeric into soups! Mix in half a teaspoon of turmeric into your bowl of soup to get your daily dose without the bitter taste. My personal recommendation: lentil soup
3. Hide it in your eggs
Next time you’re making scrambled eggs or an omelette in the morning, mix in a teaspoon of turmeric. The flavour of the eggs will mask the bitter taste.
4. Mix it in a Bowl of Oats
Whether you’re preparing overnight oats or warm oatmeal on the stove, sneak in about a teaspoon of turmeric for a nutritional boost.
5. Turmeric-Banana Smoothie
If you really can’t get past the bitter taste of turmeric, this smoothie is for you! The sweetness of the honey and the banana perfectly masks the bitter taste of the turmeric.
Bonus: Makhanas
The quickest (and most delicious) way to get your daily dose of turmeric? Snacking on a bag of golden turmeric Makhanas. All of turmeric’s health benefits in a crunchy and cheesy on-the-go snack. Need I say more?
Feel like we missed a great food to sneak in some turmeric powder? Comment below and let us know!