Some food combinations go beyond taste. They work together in ways that increase their benefits. Think about ginger and honey to calm the sore throat, or ghee and jaggery according to Ayurveda. Another combination that has gained immense popularity is turmeric and pepper. Turmeric, also known as turmeric, has long been placed as a superfood, while black pepper is known to increase its benefits. From turmeric doodah to spices mixtures, the pair is everywhere. But does a pinch of black pepper really make turmeric more effective? Or is there a way to maximize its benefits? Let’s know!
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What are the benefits of turmeric and pepper?
Indian spices do not just add taste, but also have nutrients in your body. Both turmeric and black pepper are very common spices in the Indian kitchen.
Turmeric:
Turmeric, also known as turmeric, is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, anti-septic, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, which protect your body from infection and other health problems.
black pepper:
Packs with vitamins and minerals, black pepper contain high diet fiber content and moderate amounts of protein and carbohydrates.
The amount of nutrients present in both spices is necessary in the routine of your diet.
Why should you connect turmeric with black pepper?
For anwarded, turmeric and black pepper should be performed simultaneously so that the curcumin can be better absorbed. Curcumin is a compound found in turmeric. It is known to be super-healthy, although it is completely used by our body because it has poor bioavailability. This is because curcumin metabolies the liver rapidly and in the intestinal walls. Only a small part enters our bloodstream. The piperine present in black pepper increases digestion, controls nerve signals, increases metabolism and controls obesity. This is the one that helps in better absorption of turmeric in the body and its nutrients.
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Is turmeric and pepper enough for nutrients?
Unlike popular belief, simply turmeric and black pepper will not be able to provide you with the goodness you think you will get. According to nutritionist Lima Mahajan, turmeric is a fat soluble compound. This means that while black pepper is great for absorption without fat, its nutrients become useless. Not only fat, but fat that are rich in lecithin such as ghee, coconut oil, eggs, almonds and even turmeric milk. This is why people drink turmeric milk and no water.
What to do if we drink turmeric water?
As we mentioned above, turmeric and black pepper without fat base are no use and provide no nutrients. However, if you still want to drink turmeric water, the expert suggests adding a teaspoon of ghee to your drink to get his maximum benefits.
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