Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory component, curcumin, has been widely studied for its holistic healing effects – and with over 7,000 studies done, so far, this is a must-have addition to your health regimen.
Previously, we’ve shared a delicious recipe for a “Turmeric Hot Toddy“, and the recipe below is another fantastic way to incorporate this supplement into your daily routine.
DIY Turmeric Supplement via: EmpoweredSustenance
Two variations for Turmeric Bombs
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup organic ground turmeric (recommended brands available here at Amazon and here at Thrive)
- About 1 Tbs. quercetin powder (about 10 capsules, emptied), available here
- Big pinch of finely ground black pepper
- Binding agent, choose ONE of the following (you will need about 3 Tbs.)
- Raw honey
- Coconut oil, available here
- Grassfed ghee, best price available here at Thrive
- Unbleached parchment paper, available here
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with the unbleached parchment paper. Make room in your freezer to put the cookie sheet for a few hours when the Turmeric Bombs need to set.
- If you are like me and have a tendency to spill things, wear an apron! Turmeric powder stains clothing, and the powder can get on your clothes if you stir the mixture too vigorously.
- Select one of the binding agents. You will need approximately 3 tablespoons. If you choose raw honey and it is thick, melt it in a saucepan over very low heat until it is pourable. Do the same with the coconut oil or ghee so it is liquid, but not hot.
- In a bowl, stir together the turmeric, quercetin, pepper, and binding agent. If using honey, you should have a thick and pliable mixture. If using oil, you should have a thick mixture with which you can form pills.
- For the honey variation, pinch of small amounts of the “dough,” roll between your palms, and place on the baking sheet. For the oil variation, use a spoon to scoop small pill shapes onto the baking sheet.
- Freeze until firm, then transfer to a storage container and keep in the freezer.
- Take the turmeric bombs as needed. You can’t overdose on them. However, if you take a lot of the oil-based ones, the fat content may upset your stomach. It using the honey version, keep in mind that it does contain sugar (albeit unrefined and enzyme-rich sugar).
To learn more about the healing/holistic effects of Turmeric, click here.