5-Ingredient Turmeric Juice Recipe to Relieve Inflammation

If you don’t know by now, turmeric is an amazing anti-inflammatory root that can help prevent many of your ailments.

It’s great to use in replacement of ibuprofen or Tylenol, which can have dangerous side effects. Advil is no better, with harmful ingredients like artificial sugars, GMOs, and even petroleum.

One study conducted with turmeric found that subjects rated themselves to have higher satisfaction with the result of turmeric healing their pain than those who used ibuprofen.

HEALING QUALITIES OF TURMERIC

Not only is turmeric great at lessening pain, one doctor has also discovered that this root can help prevent or alleviate certain diseases better than pharmaceutical medicines.

More than 50 studies have shown that extracts of turmeric can slow down the process of Alzheimer’s disease due to a number of natural compounds found in the root that block the formation of beta-amyloid.

Arthritis pain, swelling, and inflammation are practically non-existent with turmeric’s over two dozen anti-inflammatory compounds.

Turmeric has also been cited over 200 times in proving its effectiveness against cancer. Many animal studies show that turmeric can be used as prevention or treatment to several cancers such as colon cancer, esophageal and oral cancer, and prostate cancer.

The herb was proved more effective against these cancers than pharmaceuticals.

TURMERIC JUICE RECIPE FOR INFLAMMATION

This turmeric juice recipe is super refreshing, which can sometimes be hard to find due to the bitter qualities of turmeric.

The cucumber and lettuce might give this juice a weird green color, but they’re the key to making this drink delicious and fresh against the turmeric. They also add a natural sweetness, so no added sugar is required!

Carrots add vitamin A, C, K and are a great source of fiber to help you add much needed nutrients to your day.

Try out this recipe if you’re experience pain from inflammation, or are just looking for a new healthy juice to try!

INGREDIENTS

Turmeric, at least 2 inches

3 Carrots

I bunch romaine lettuce

1 Cucumber, ends removed

1 lemon, peeled

DIRECTIONS

Wash all vegetable thoroughly, or buy organic and save some time washing.

Using your juicer, add the ingredients in this order: turmeric, romaine, carrots, lemon, and then cucumber.

Stir mixture. Chill if desired.

Serve and enjoy the healing qualities of this turmeric juice!