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Turmeric, a
simple yellow coloured spice which can be found in every household in India. We
Indians are totally obsessed with turmeric, we use it in every way possible
everywhere possible. We use it while cooking, we use it as medicine and we use
it in holy rituals and also for beauty purposes.
So have you
ever thought the reason for such popularity of such a simple spice? Today I
will tell you one of the many reasons why turmeric is so good for you that you
end up using it everywhere.
Turmeric can
be easily found in every household. This simple spice is very rich in
anti-oxidants and is also used for its anti inflammatory benefits. Thus it has
anti-aging properties. Now who doesn’t want a flawless skin? And that too in
such a low price.
Turmeric reduces the
risk of heart attack by 56%
Now, else
than making you look younger outside, new studies show that turmeric can help
you stay younger at heart too! Yes!! A
new study published in the American Journal of Cardiology stated that turmeric
extracts can reduce the risk of heart attack by 56%.
This
discovery backs up earlier research printed in the Nutrition Research journal
in 2012 that said eating this spice or consuming supplements of it can improve
one’s cardiovascular health as much as aerobic exercise.
How
does this work?
So how does
this simple spice work wonders? Well it is all in the compound of the turmeric
that makes it so useful. It has a polyphenol compound called Curcumin. This
compound gives the spice its bright colour and active properties that can
empower cardiovascular system.
This amazing
ability of curcumin has been especially helpful for postmenopausal women who
reach the age where heart problems can arise and become a health concern.
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Turmeric
for the heart
So how much
turmeric one should consume? A study yells that one should consume a tablespoon
on turmeric daily to get all the results. So it is suggested that one should
consume 150 mg of turmeric a day. The content of curcumin in turmeric powder is
2%. As you must have noticed that this is very less. So if you take 150 mg of
turmeric you will consume around 25 mg of curcumin. This amount of turmeric
should be taken daily for two months to improve heart functioning.
Taking one
teaspoon of turmeric daily can get heard, so an easy alternative to this is, to
take turmeric extract capsules. These can be found in any medical store easily.
Also, exercise!
By now you
must be feeling that just by consuming enough turmeric you will become
healthiest of you have ever been. But, this is not the case. Turmeric can just
act as an aid to an already healthy body. So, for that you need to exercise
regularly. Although curcumin helps the bolstering of cardiovascular function,
don’t forget about physical activity entirely! Nothing can replace the
fortification that our body gets by physical exercise.
So put your
running shoes on and get going. This way you will get double the benefit of
both working out and curcumin. Experts suggest a 1 hour of moderate workout for
a healthy cardiovascular system. You can also opt for one hour and fifteen
minutes' intense workout per week. This can include aerobics or running or you
can go for a combination of both. You can also add muscle strengthening
activities for 2 or more days a week.
Moderate
activity includes dancing, canoeing, biking on level ground, gardening, brisk
walking, and water aerobics.
Vigorous
activity includes: aerobic dance, jumping rope, jogging, running, swimming
laps, brisk walking, play tennis with singles, and biking faster than 10 miles
an hour.
Get moving,
and don’t forget to take your turmeric juice with you!
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