The Very Special Connection Between Coconut Oil, Turmeric, And Curcumin
Hello, healthy friends!
Let’s start with a question we get asked a lot: Why do we need coconut oil to get the full effects of Turmeric?
We hope you are enjoying the amazing health benefits that come from adding Turmeric to your diet regularly. There is growing excitement over the numerous ways Turmeric can protect your health and promote healing. It’s no surprise that Turmeric is considered a superpower among medicinal herbs.
What Makes Turmeric So Special?
The active ingredient in Turmeric responsible for its health benefits is Curcumin. It’s what gives Turmeric its bright yellow hue and delivers its many medicinal properties. However, Curcumin has one significant challenge: it is not easily absorbable. Without the right support, much of its potential is lost as it stays in the digestive tract instead of entering the bloodstream.
Why Coconut Oil?
Curcumin is fat-soluble, meaning it digests in fat. Without fat, Curcumin can’t effectively pass through the digestive barriers to reach the bloodstream. This is where coconut oil comes to the rescue.
Coconut oil is one of the best sources of fatty acids, containing almost 90% saturated fats. These are not the “bad fats” found in red meat and dairy but medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which metabolise differently in the digestive system. MCTs are rapidly processed by the liver and help distribute nutrients like Curcumin throughout the body.
Coconut Oil: A Super-Healing Superfood
Like Turmeric, coconut oil is a superfood that tackles immune deficiencies and illnesses. It is easily absorbed by the body and has become a staple for cooking, skincare, and medicinal purposes. Here’s how combining Turmeric and coconut oil enhances your health:
Boosts Curcumin Absorption: Fatty acids in coconut oil transport Curcumin through the digestive tract and into the bloodstream.
Fights Inflammation: Curcumin zaps inflammation while coconut oil supports this process with its anti-inflammatory properties.
Promotes Immune Health: Coconut oil’s antibacterial and antiviral properties complement Curcumin’s antiseptic effects.
Improves Nutrient Delivery: Together, they deliver oxygen and nutrients to every organ and cell.
How To Add Turmeric and Coconut Oil to Your Diet
This dynamic duo can be incorporated into your meals and drinks in several ways:
Sauté Vegetables: Cook veggies in coconut oil and sprinkle with Turmeric.
Golden Milk: Blend coconut oil, Turmeric, and your favourite milk for a soothing drink.
Curries And Soups: Enhance the flavour and health benefits by adding both ingredients.
Smoothies: Mix Turmeric and a touch of coconut oil for an extra health kick.
Our specially combined Turmeric and coconut oil blends make it easy to enjoy these benefits in delicious, convenient ways. Check out our online tea shop below for 100% organic, ethically sourced, sugar-free, vegan teas and blends.
Here’s to your vibrant health!
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