Turmeric

Turmeric

Turmeric is a healing spice if there ever was one!

Hailing from the root of Curcuma longa - a leafy plant in the Zingiberaceae, or ginger family - recent research shows this golden-hued spice helps to fight cancer, guard against Alzheimer's, and balance blood sugar. That's because curcumin, the phytonutrient that gives turmeric its color, has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.

The root, or rhizome, of turmeric has a tough brown skin and bright orange flesh. Ground turmeric comes from fingers which extend from the root. It is boiled or steamed and then dried, and ground. India is the world's primary producer of turmeric; it is also grown in China and Indonesia.

Turmeric is a necessary ingredient of curry powder and is used extensively in Indian dishes, including lentil and meat dishes, and in Southeast Asian cooking. Turmeric is mildly aromatic and has scents of orange or ginger. It has a pungent, bitter flavor.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=159,277

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

Store ground turmeric in a cool, dark, dry place for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-tsp(s) TURMERIC,GROUND

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 3

Calories: 7

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.2 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.06 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.04 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	10 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	1.3 g	*
Sugars	0.06 g	*
Fiber	0.42 g	*
Protein	0.16 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.52mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.06 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.04 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.27 mg	0%
Folate	0.78 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.1 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	3.7 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.83 mg	5%
Magnesium	3.9 mg	1%
Manganese	0.16 mg	8%
Phosphorous	5.4 mg	1%
Potassium	50.5 mg	1%
Selenium	0.09 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.76 mg	0%
Zinc	0.09 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).