Taka Turmeric Blog

 Roses are red, Hibiscus are too, But can roses do all these super-flowers do?  Hibiscus Sudariffa infusions are made with the vibrant red roselle part of the flower and are drunk around the world as a tea or cold drink. It is so packed with taste it is used as a natural flavoring in the food industry, and thanks to the gorgeous red colour it is also used for the making of cocktails, cool-drinks, and sweets.  Hibiscus is much loved for its bright red colour and tart tangy taste and is traditionally complemented by other herbs and spices like mint,...

Turmeric is extremely healing for the brain, and invaluable for increasing memory function. The saying: “it’s all in your head” is right! Everything starts up here, in the vital organ that is the fundamental keeper of everything you’re able to think, act or dream.  By taking turmeric, you can improve the oxygen intake of the brain, which helps in all of the brain’s functions and processes. Not surprisingly, when your brain functions at its best you increase the uptake of happy hormones like Serotonin and Melatonin. So, by healing the basic functioning of the brain, you can also heal many mental...

WHY DOES TURMERIC NEED BLACK PEPPER TO OPTIMIZE HER HEALING POWERS?    Black pepper is a super-heroine! Besides shooting out delicious heat, it also protects us with its many healing powers.   And Turmeric loves her too! Turmeric is extremely popular in Asia and is a famously invaluable ingredient in Indian cuisine and Ayurvedic medicine. Amazingly medicinal as it is, Turmeric does need a little help to be absorbed in the body. In this post we want to share the power of black pepper and why we call it 'Turmeric's side kick'. WHY DO TURMERIC AND BLACK PEPPER GO TOGETHER SO...

Hello healthy friends! Lets start with a question we get asked a lot...    WHY DO WE NEED COCONUT OIL TO GET THE FULL EFFECTS OF TURMERIC?   We hope that you are all enjoying with us some of the amazing health benefits that come from adding Turmeric into your diet on a regular basis!   There is growing evidence and excitement over the numerous ways we can protect our good health and heal faster from any number of health challenges by regularly using Turmeric in our food and beverages. There’s not much that dear Turmeric can’t do! She is...