Darina Allen: Three recipes to try for turmeric's health benefits, including magic turmeric sauce

Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, acts as an antioxidant and appears to have powerful disease- fighting properties.

A 2021 meta-analysis found curcumin effective in reducing inflammation and lessening pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

This week, an ode to turmeric. I’ve become somewhat obsessed by the golden spice as turmeric is referred to in India and other southeast Asian countries.

The vibrant orange spice comes in fresh and powder form, has a myriad of culinary and medicinal uses and is an essential component in many religious ceremonies and rituals.