QUESTION: What is turmeric and how do you use it? — Gerald Ristau, Westland, Mich. ANSWER: Turmeric is a rhizome — an underground root. It’s like and related to ginger root but not as gnarly and ...

Turmeric latte, popularly known as golden milk, is a delicious drink that has gained popularity for its health benefits ...

Raw turmeric root is similar to fresh ginger. When dried, the bright yellow powder develops an earthy-sweet taste. “It’s delicious as an herbal tea and adds kick to everything from smoothies and soups ...

Turmeric has strong anti-inflammatory properties, but other spices like ginger, cardamom, and cayenne pepper offer similar ...

Turmeric has many health benefits, but it may be too bitter to be consumed on its own. That's why you can make your tea a bit ...

Most of us DIY personal care artistes cannot get enough of turmeric. The benefits of using this potent spice are endless as is the amount of ways you can incorporate the stuff into your beauty recipes ...

Turmeric is, to my palate, indelibly associated with Indian cuisine, which is why, when I taste it in non-Indian dishes, it comes as a bit of a surprise. I remember tasting it once at a cheap Spanish ...

Fresh turmeric root has a pungent, earthy smell and deep orange colour. It’s often incorporated in home remedies, cooking, and even skincare. But once you buy a batch from the supermarket and don't ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Key Takeaways Saffron and turmeric reduced depression symptoms in studies, but ...

The spice turmeric, along with its active ingredient curcumin, may help lower blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 ...

Galangal root is a spice native to Southern Asia. It’s closely related to ginger and turmeric and has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for centuries The word galangal refers to ...