How does an ugly, ancient orange root become the ultimate food trend? We can add turmeric root to fresh juice recipes, hummus and soups. Adding superfoods to our diet everyday is beneficial. However, figuring out how to add them can be tricky at times.

To keep the benefits of turmeric infused into our diets in a meaningful way (the anti-inflammatory way), we suggest this simple tip from the book How Not To Die by Dr. Michael Greger. He lays out everything we could possibly need to know about living a “preventative” lifestyle and is a huge proponent of turmeric.

One of the most important pieces from this book is freeze your turmeric. Fresh turmeric root is surprisingly easy to find in most produce sections and is a potent form of the superfood. If we aren’t planning to use the root right away, it’s best to keep it frozen.

Our best advice is to freeze it, then grate the fresh orange fluff over almost anything you’re eating, from salads, soups or grain bowls. The flavor of fresh turmeric is much more light, sweet and subtle than its dried counterpart. Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, it supports cognitive function, supports cardio-vascular function and promotes youthful skin. I started using it weeks ago and can already see and feel a world of a difference. Keep it frozen and use turmeric root daily. Be Strong!

Love,

Heather