F
ood fads come and go—think avocado toast and edible cookie dough—
but some foods and ingredients stand the test of time, and turmeric has
proven to do just that. Turmeric has a long history of medicinal use, dating
back nearly 4,000 years to Southeast Asia. It's also been used in food,
cosmetics, and even religious ceremonies. The distinctive yellow color and
flavor make it hard to overlook, and over the past couple of decades, turmeric
has been found to help with many different bodily ailments, primarily digestion,
making it a functional ingredient in many specialty food products. From salad
dressings to drinking vinegar to honey to even chocolate, turmeric is having
a renaissance moment, and it's worth getting in on. Here are some turmeric
products on store shelves today.
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BY SARA KAY
Turmeric: The People's Spice
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