2016: The Year The Rainbow Took Over Our Food

Turmeric

In 2016, Turmeric was the new “it” superfood that had health nuts raving. The powdered version has always been easily accessible in spice cabinets for ages, but people have begun to use the actual root for its antioxidant-rich health benefits. Its anti-inflammatory properties have helped people with ailments such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

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Turmeric has been popularly consumed this year in the form of “Golden Milk,” which is pretty much a fancy name for a turmeric latte, which actually isn’t a latte. Golden Milk consists of cold-pressed turmeric juice blended with almond, cashew, or coconut milk and has been popping up in shops all over the world.