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 ...

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

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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 ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. A simple turmeric face mask ...

Until recently, the spice turmeric was not only pronounced incorrectly (it’s tur-mer-ic, not too-me-ric, people!), but most people were using it only for curries, along with other classic Indian and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Turmeric is a bold spice that can double as a houseplant, offering a colorful harvest. The process is simple, but you'll need to have some patience.

Turmeric is quickly becoming an “it” superfood. You’ve probably seen the ingredient all over Pinterest and Instagram in the form of golden-hues lattes, soups, and vegan ice cream. It was even called a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was diagnosed with breast cancer, and I will have surgery followed by chemotherapy. A friend told me that turmeric has anti-cancer properties. I have taken turmeric ...