8 Ways to Add Turmeric to Your Diet

Turmeric has been used for centuries in cooking and traditional medicine, with contemporary research supporting its efficacy in addressing health concerns, such as joint pain and digestive issues. If you are interested in adding turmeric to your diet, options include turmeric tea, golden milk, or using it as a spice.

1. Turmeric Tea

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Making a cup of turmeric tea is an easy and tasty way to add turmeric to your diet.

To make turmeric tea, combine:

1 teaspoon turmeric

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons honey

2 cups water

Bring the mixture to a boil. Allow it to cool before drinking.

For an enhanced curcumin intake —the main active compound in turmeric—add a small amount of black pepper to the tea, as studies suggest that black pepper can significant