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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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