Turmeric Paste Ingredients:

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp ginger powder

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp pink salt

½ cup turmeric powder

1 and 1/2 cups filtered water, plus 1/2 cup more

½ cup coconut oil

Optional:

1/4 cup raw honey or 20 drops of stevia

Turmeric Paste Instructions: 

Combine pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

Combine turmeric and 1 and 1/2 cups of water in a small pot, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Bring mixture to a very gentle simmer and add another 1/2 cup of water. Continue to stir with wooden spoon.

Add mixed spices and continue to cook and stir on low for 3 minutes, until you have a thick and smooth paste.

Turn off heat and add coconut oil . Continue to stir until completely smooth.

Add optional sweetener while mixture cools.

Transfer to clean glass jar. Mixture will thicken as it cools. Place lid on jar after mixture has completely cooled. Give a little shake to prevent separation and store in fridge for 2-3 weeks.

Best Ways to Use Turmeric Paste:

My favorite way to use the turmeric paste is to add it to a little warmed homemade coconut or nut milk to make golden milk. Golden Milk is an immune-boosting remedy that ancient cultures have used for years to benefit digestion and health. It is the perfect evening time cozy drink. You can add as little or as much as you like, depending on your preference.

Can also be taken by the spoonful.

You can also use the paste to flavor stir fries, stews, soups, eggs, veggies, yogurt and anything else that makes you happy. I also love to just eat it by the spoonful from the fridge.

The active ingredient in turmeric is called curcumin and it is one of the world’s most powerful anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories.  The active curcuminoid anti-oxidants are best absorbed when combined with a good fat source (coconut oil) and the pepperine compound found in black pepper.

Ginger and cinnamon provide more anti-oxidant support.  This is one of the best recipes for someone with a chronic disease.  I would recommend using it daily if you are suffering with an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis,Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, multiple sclerosis.

These ingredients are also incredible for brain health and will greatly benefit someone with Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s.  Anyone with cancer should be using this daily and it will help people with hypertension, heart disease andfibromyalgia.

You really couldn’t get a more anti-inflammatory powerhouse than this turmeric paste!  You can not only eat it but also apply it to your skin for improved healing from cuts, bruises and burns and for beautifying effects.  But use it with caution as it will stain any piece of furniture or clothing you get it on!