Fresh turmeric, rich in curcumin, offers powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, helping protect cells, potentially reducing risks of heart disease, easing arthritis pain, supporting brain function, boosting immunity, and aiding digestion, though absorption is best with black pepper and fat.

Culinary suggestions...

If a recipe calls for a teaspoon of turmeric, go ahead and grate a tablespoon of fresh. You can stir it into soups, braises and curries. Or use it to make golden milk- an Indian treat (haldi doodh in Hindi) that's also sipped to sooth colds or sore throats.