Incredible Ways These Popular Superfoods Can Improve Your Overall Health

Turmeric

Though it is a recent rising star on superfood lists, turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years and is why curry is often yellow. When it comes down to it, turmeric is perhaps the most beneficial nutritional supplement out there. Studies show it can reduce inflammation and pain relief (particularly for those suffering from arthritis), improve liver function as an antioxidant, may help treat cancer (specifically prostate and pancreatic), aid in digestion, and may lower blood pressure and cholesterol. It is important to note, however, that too much turmeric can irritate the stomach, so it is best to consume in lower doses. It can also thin out the blood, so those who take blood thinners should avoid high amounts as well.

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