Some people tend to confuse turmeric with ginger.
They almost look alike, so discerning the two can be tricky if you don’t do a lot of grocery shopping. Turmeric is an exotic spice that is recognized for more than its culinary use.
It comes in handy in a lot of ways. From DIY beauty regimens to natural fabric dyeing, and medicine, to mention a few.
It’s not surprising that more people are taking an interest in turmeric juice.
What are the benefits of fresh turmeric juice?
Turmeric contains 26 percent of the daily recommended manganese intake. It’s also a rich source of iron and has adequate potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C, among other essential vitamins.
What makes it stand out?
Turmeric has Curcumin – a powerful medicinal compound.
Curcumin has also been described as the most effective natural nutritional supplement. Studies show that it has protective effects against multiple myeloma, pancreatic cancer, and prostate cancer.
The compound can also help with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and with conditions like arthritis. Curcumin affects the body's central inflammatory processes, making it beneficial for inflammatory diseases as well.
Turmeric juice benefits also include the following:
- Pain relief
- Healthy digestion
- Improved liver functioning
- Increasing the body’s antioxidant capacity
- Lower risk of brain diseases
- It helps treat depression
How to juice Turmeric
- Wash the turmeric
- Juice the turmeric
- Put the pulp back through the juicer to get the most yield out of the turmeric
- Pour the juice into a pitcher
- Strain out the remaining pulp using a cheesecloth
- Serve and enjoy
Here is a list of 5 other nutritious turmeric juice recipes that you can also make at home.
Vanilla Turmeric Orange Juice
This will probably be the sweetest anti-inflammatory juice that you’ve ever had. It will also boost your body’s nutrient absorption thanks to the pinch of pepper added to the recipe. You might want to freeze the oranges 10 minutes before making the juice. That way, the juice will be extra thick and frothy.
You will need:
- ¼ tsp. of turmeric
- ½ tsp. of cinnamon
- 1 tsp. of vanilla extract
- 3 oranges (peeled and quartered)
- 1 cup of almond milk (unsweetened)
- A pinch of pepper
To prepare the juice:
- Put all the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and serve.
Turmeric Pineapple Juice
Have you ever taken juice for pain relief? Mild as it may be, this turmeric pineapple juice is considered to have excellent pain-relieving properties. The juice is also anti-inflammatory and has a ton of other health benefits.
You will need:
- 1 inch ginger (peeled)
- 1 ½ inch of turmeric (peeled)
- 1 cup of pineapples (chopped)
- 1 carrot
- 1/8 tsp. of black pepper
- 2 stalks of celery (medium-sized)
- ¼ cup of pure pomegranate juice
- ½ cup of water
- 4 to 5 ice cubes (optional)
To prepare the juice:
- Put all the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy.
In case you have leftovers, make sure you store the juice in an airtight container. The remaining juice should be consumed within a day if you want to receive most of its health benefits.
Tomato Turmeric Juice
The juice ingredients in this recipe comprise of super-food antioxidants. You will definitely take a liking to this immune-boosting drink if you love spicy juice.
You will need:
- 1/8 tsp. of cloves
- ¼ tsp. of turmeric
- 2 cups of chilled tomato juice
- 1/8 tsp. of cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. of cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup of fresh parsley
- 1/8 tsp. of black pepper
- 1 cup of baby spinach
To prepare the juice:
- Put all the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and serve.
Turmeric Juice Recipe for Joint Pain Relief
As the name suggests, this juice will help ease your joints. It’s an excellent choice for people who suffer from joint pain that limits their mobility.
You will need:
- 4 small pieces of turmeric root
- 4 pineapple slices
- 1 carrot (large)
- 1 handful of cherries (pit removed)
- 2-inch piece of ginger root
- 1 handful of red grapes
To prepare the juice:
- Put all the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy.
You can substitute:
Ginger with – lemon
Cherries with – strawberries
Pineapple with – mango
Carrot with – sweet potato
Cleansing Pineapple and Turmeric Juice
You should try out this recipe if you’re looking to detoxify your body. The recipe contains enough pineapples to ensure that you get a proper cleanse whenever you have the juice.
You will need:
- ½ inch of turmeric
- 4 cups of diced pineapples
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 pink grapefruit (peeled and sliced)
- 1 lime (peeled)
- ½ cup of mint leaves
To prepare the juice:
- Put all the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy.
What’s the biggest challenge that comes with making turmeric juice?
A writer once explained that turmeric has the 'King Midas’ quality. Everything turns to gold/yellow when in contact with the spice. Regardless of what you might be using it for, the chances are that either your hands or equipment will get a mustard-colored stain.
One of the ways you can get the stain out of your dishes, juicer or blender is by using a 2-to-1 hot water-to-white vinegar solution. Mix 2/3 cup of hot water and 1/3 cup of white vinegar and let the solution soak in the blender, dish or juicer overnight. Wash it the next day, and the stain will be gone.
To remove the turmeric stains on your hands and fingernails, you need some lemon juice or hydrogen peroxide. There are two ways you can go about it.
- Rub your hands with either hydrogen peroxide or lemon juice.
- If your fingernails get stained, you could soak your fingers in one of the two liquids. If the stains are persistent, use a toothbrush to scrub them out of your nails. Remember to wash your hands with hot soapy water in between the stains.
In some cases, it takes a few days for the stains to go away completely.
Wrap Up
Despite the staining drawback, turmeric is worth the hassle. The pros of juicing turmeric, far outweigh the cons.
Give the turmeric juice recipes a try and start experiencing the health benefits that it has to offer.