Ways To Include More Turmeric In Your Diet

Long celebrated across the Asian subcontinent for its fragrant flavour and natural healing properties, a growing body of research suggests that Turmeric’s powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties can be incredibly beneficial to our health.

Tapping into the well-touted benefits of turmeric can seem a little tricky if you’re looking to tread beyond commercially-produced curry spice blends to up your intake. Turmeric’s earthy, aromatic flavouring lends itself well to all manner of dishes however, and like ginger, the turmeric root can be used in either dried or fresh form, depending on the culinary occasion.

Here’s but a few turbocharged turmeric recipes to help you build a little more of this super-spice into your daily diet.

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  Orange Turmeric Cake by Strayed From The Table
  A gluten-free dream of an an afternoon tea.
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  Turmeric Chicken by Shrinking Single
  A beautifully mild and fragrantly spicy chicken dish.
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  Turmeric & Coriander Fish Skewers by The Cook's Pyjamas
  As a milder spice, turmeric works particularly well with fish.
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  Mango, Turmeric, Coconut & Cucumber Smoothie by Verde, Bianco & Raw
  A perfect breakfast or late afternoon pick-me-up.
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  Roasted Pumpkin Soup by The Sprout
  Turmeric is a great way to add richer colour and flavour to soups.
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  Vegetarian Kedgeree by Wandering Spice
  A simple, hearty and delicious rice dish to brighten a dreary day.
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  Chickpea Pancakes with Roasted Cauliflower & Minty Yoghurt by Erin Made This
  Blander ingredients like chickpeas are complemented well by turmeric.
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  Broccoli Stem and Spiced Lentil Pasties by Food From Michelle's Kitchen
  Little pockets of veggies bathed in warm sunshine.
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  Aubergine Tagine by Lick The Spoon
  Tagine makes a great alternative to vegetable curry when you need a healthy winter warmer.

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