“Turmeric starch” superfood is very popular recently! It is said to have great health benefits, including boosting immunity, fighting cancer, and some even claim weight loss. What is your impression of turmeric powder? It is said that in the early days it was found that the probability of Indians getting cancer was relatively small, and further research showed that it was due to the spice "turmeric" commonly eaten by Indians. in curry. This time, Women's Health interviewed nutritionist Liu Jiayun, with us to find out what turmeric is and how to eat turmeric has health effects.

Those who don't know may think it's our usual aged ginger and soft ginger, but in reality turmeric is completely different from them! Nutritionist Liu Jiayun said: "Turmeric is often used as medicine in ancient times, and now it is very useful for making food and coloring."

The turmeric powder we often see is ground into a fine powder after the turmeric has been dried for a long time. Currently, turmeric starch in Taiwan is mainly imported, and the main origin is Japan, India and Middle Eastern countries.

Nutritionist Liu Jiayun specifically reminded that before explaining the various effects of turmeric, people must first understand that these effects of turmeric mainly stem from the active ingredients in turmeric, which need to be extracted. The special product is "curcumin", while other types of turmeric powder on the market are usually only from 1 to 5%, the effect is relatively not too obvious, the following will guide you how to choose turmeric starch products.