Turmeric’s Benefits for the Heart

March 12th, 2012 · 3 Comments · Heart Health

The popularity of Turmeric is on the rise, and for good reason. Not only is this delicious spice a great addition to meals but it also has several health benefits and is quickly becoming the talk of the natural health world. We’ve shared the health benefits of Turmeric for digestion and skin in a recent post but we wanted to shine the spotlight on Turmeric’s ability to benefit the heart.

Turmeric’s Benefits for the Heart

Turmeric's benefits for the heart (and entire body!) are as striking as its color!

Turmeric's benefits for the heart (and entire body!) are as striking as its color!

NPR recently shared a story about how Penn State research has provided strong evidence that spicy foods assist the heart, even in fatty meals. Through their work they noted that cloves, cinnamon, and turmeric were surprisingly beneficial to decreasing triglycerides and insulin levels. The study included a group of people and two versions of a high fat meal. One meal contained low levels of spices and the second contained bold amounts. Blood levels of participants were checked following each meal and triglyceride levels dropped a third and insulin levels dropped 20% following the spicy meal. While both versions of the dish contained oily sauce and high fat content, the meal containing low levels of spice showed a rise in triglycerides and insulin levels in the participant’s blood. The next step for this study will be to pinpoint exactly which spices used in the research will be the most beneficial and in what amounts.

It’s amazing how healing our food can be and, as we outlined in this post, Hippocrates’ words are still true today that our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food. Choosing to add high levels of spice into your meals isn’t the only way to achieve these heart healthy benefits. Encapsulated herbs allow you to achieve the benefits without including them in several meals each week.

Beyond Benefits for the Heart

Find our Turmeric's benefits for the heart and cuts or scrapes!

Find our Turmeric's benefits for the heart and cuts or scrapes!

Aside from NPR, Whole Living also outlined some great points on Turmeric recently and noted that in India, where Turmeric’s ability to heal wounds is well-established, you could once buy Band-Aids saturated with it! What a testament to this spice’s healing capabilities beyond benefits for the heart! Want to try it on your own? No Band-Aid is needed; apply a paste of Turmeric and water to a minor cut or skin irritation and leave on the area for up to an hour, then rinse off. Because of Turmeric’s history of dyeing fabric, don’t be surprised at discoloration that may occur.

Turmeric’s ability to heal the body, internally and externally, is something that has been known in India for thousands of years. Why are we only now taking advantage of this medicinal wonder? Find out more about Turmeric’s ability to assist your body in reducing inflammation, improving the appearance of skin, and keeping your brain healthy in this post. Turmeric’s benefits for the heart aren’t the only improvement you can see in your body with the addition of this powerful spice to your diet or herbal regimen!

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  • Eating Color for Health

    […] and has been useful for promoting brain function and even weight loss. Learn more about Turmeric here. Fruits from this group include papaya, tangerines, cantaloupe, kumquats, and pears; each of these […]

  • M student

    Have you heard of tumeric reducing (edema)
    Swelling in foot instep. Sincerely. Martin

  • David B. Browning

    My friend Fei Feng Sheng has recommended your program to me. So I am starting to taking tumeric now. I hope to learn more about your program as time goes by.
    David B. Browning

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