One of those things that makes me feel happy is undoubtedly cooking.

The way we eat has important effects on our physical and emotional health.

Over time I have learned that there are foods and spices that contain beneficial substances to improve our mood and energy. Cilantro, arugula, avocado, turmeric, are an essential part of my recipes.

Today I want to share valuable information about turmeric, and images of some dishes prepared with it, eggs, quinoa, chicken, vegetables, in short, any food tastes great if you season it with a little bit of this wonderful spice.

Turmeric, a spice that has long been recognized for its medicinal properties, has received interest from both the medical/scientific world and culinary enthusiasts, as it is the main source of the polyphenol curcumin.

It helps in the management of oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, anxiety and hyperlipidemia.

It can also help in the management of exercise-induced inflammation and muscle soreness, thus improving recovery and performance in active individuals. In addition, a relatively low dose of the complex may provide health benefits for people who have no diagnosed health problems.

Most of these benefits can be attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Ingestion of curcumin alone does not produce the associated health benefits due to its poor bioavailability, which appears to be primarily due to poor absorption, rapid metabolism and rapid elimination.

There are several components that can increase bioavailability. For example, piperine is the main active component of black pepper and when combined in a complex with curcumin, it has been shown to increase bioavailability by 2000%. Curcumin combined with boosting agents provides multiple health benefits.