This week I’m encouraging myself and you to consider using turmeric. To be honest I have had a hard time incorporating this spice into my recipes. I have a few that we enjoy, but I would really like to use it more. Turmeric is a strong anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant. We usually take turmeric for inflammation in a capsule form that has black pepper combined with it for increased benefits. I currently buy these, but I’m planning to make my own soon. I highly recommend doing some research on this amazing herb! There’s been a lot of studies done on the benefits, as well as some precautions, you will want to consider.

If you are working toward a more traditional, clean, whole foods diet, and would like to take small steps to get there, then you are at the right place. Week one was get your salt right, week 2 was get your sleep right, weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 were get your fats right, and we are now wrapping up our seasonings and herbs. The reason I switched to organic spices and herbs was for the health benefits. They are grown more sustainably (which tends to make them higher in vitamins and minerals), not sprayed with chemicals, and not irradiated. What I didn’t expect was the amazing flavor that organic spices had to offer. At least the ones I buy from Azure.

Here is the link for the turmeric that I purchase from Azure. I have saved a lot of money buying my spices through Azure. I have compared the small organic bottles at the store, and that savings adds up fast! You can pick them up at a drop near you or have them shipped right to your door! I have been sharing Azure’s products for years without any compensation. Recently they adopted a program to incentivize people like me to share, so if you haven’t placed an order with them, and you use my link, I may receive compensation. Thanks! We will be sharing some pumpkin spice recipes in the future. Could you help us out by sharing your favorite recipe that uses Turmeric? We would love to hear from you!