Some people tend to confuse turmeric with ginger.
They look almost the same so distinguishing between the two can be tricky, particularly if you do not do a lot of grocery shopping.
Nevertheless, turmeric is actually an exotic spice that is recognized beyond its culinary use. From DIY beauty regimens to natural fabric dyeing and medicine, turmeric has a lot of uses beyond the kitchen.
As a food, it has countless of benefits. Naturally, it’s not surprising that more and more people are taking an interest in turmeric – turmeric juice, for one, is hugely popular nowadays.
What Are The Benefits Of Fresh Turmeric Juice?
Turmeric contains 26% of the daily recommended manganese intake. In addition, it is also a rich source of iron and has adequate potassium, vitamin B6 and vitamin C among other essential vitamins.
What makes it stand out, though?
Curcumin
Curcumin is described as being the most effective natural nutritional supplement. Studies show that it has protective effects against multiple myeloma, pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer. Given how it affects the body’s central inflammatory process as well, it has also seen positive results in managing inflammatory diseases.
By the way, this is also the compound that helps with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and conditions like arthritis.
Amongst others, the benefits of turmeric juice include:
- Pain relief
- Healthy digestion
- Improved liver functioning
- Increasing the body’s antioxidant capacity
- Lower risk of brain diseases
- 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
Turmeric Juice Recipes
Here is a list of 5 other nutritious turmeric juice recipes that you can make at home:
1. 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. (Pss…you might want to freeze the oranges 10 minutes before making the juice – your juice will be extra thick and frothy this way).
2. 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. It 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.
3. Tomato Turmeric Juice
The ingredients in this recipe comprise of super-food antioxidants. You will definitely take a liking to this immune-boosting drink if you love a good ol’ 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.
4. 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, one 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
You can substitute:
- Ginger with – lemon
- Cherries with – strawberries
- Pineapple with – mango
- Carrot with – sweet potato
To prepare the juice:
- Put all the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy.
5. 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 quality of ‘King Midas’. Everything turns to gold/yellow when it comes in contact with the spice.
Regardless of what you may be using it for, chances are either your hands or equipment will get a mustard-colored stain. That is perhaps one of the biggest challenge when it comes to making turmeric juice.
One way to 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 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; or
- If your fingernails get stained, soak your fingers in one of the two liquids. If the stains persist, use a toothbrush to scrub them out of your nails. Remember to wash your hands with hot soapy water in between the soaks.
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, in our opinion, far outweigh the cons.
Give the above turmeric juice recipes a try. You will start to experience the health benefits it has to offer, and you will love it.