5 Simple Ways To Get More Turmeric Daily, From Health & Nutrition Experts

Turmeric and its main active ingredient, curcuminoids (curcumin being the famous one), also help fight cellular oxidative stress and nurture a healthy inflammatory response—which is good news for your brain function, joint comfort, heart health, and more.* Ready to start working more turmeric into your daily routine? Here are five easy ways to do so, from health and nutrition experts:

Board-certified psychiatrist and professional chef Uma Naidoo, M.D., also recommends using turmeric in your morning smoothie or sipping on turmeric tea to start the day.

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To make it, simply combine 1 cup of your milk of choice, a teaspoon of turmeric powder, and a pinch of black pepper in a saucepan and warm it up on the stove. (Don't boil!) Feel free to add a bit of cinnamon, cardamom, honey, and/or coconut oil if you like, and enjoy.

Turmeric is as beneficial as it is versatile and can be incorporated into so many different dishes. Feller tells mbg she likes to use it to add color to rice, curries, and savory porridge, or as a dry rub on chicken, fish, or meat. Naidoo notes that she loves adding turmeric to roasted cauliflower steaks, among other veggies. She also recommends including some in your go-to spice blend, to encourage you to use it more.

Last but not least, adding turmeric to your favorite sauces and dressings is another simple way to use it in a lot of different meals. Registered dietitian Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, previously shared her turmeric salad dressing with mbg, which is an easy combo of miso paste, tahini, apple cider vinegar, and turmeric. Whip some up and pour it over your next salad, grain bowl, or batch of roasted vegetables.

Turmeric is a powerful root with a lot to offer, and most of us would do well to get more of it in our day-to-day lives. And with so many easy ways to use it, it's never been easier (or more delicious) to enjoy all of turmeric's benefits.