As we head into the deepest, darkest depths of winter, our thoughts turn to warming meals and drinks to keep the cold out.

While hot stews and mulled wine are likely to be on the menu, don’t leave out turmeric.

This fragrant spice from South East Asia is a member of the ginger family, and it adds flavour and warmth to any dish.

It’s also incredibly versatile! We’ve done some digging and found some tasty turmeric recipes you can try this winter:

• Turmeric Curry with Spicy Lentils – Delicious vegan curry to warm the body and soul
   
• Turmeric Tea – Warm and spicy tea, perfect for a cold evening
   
• Turmeric Latte – For a spicy twist on a classic morning drink

While turmeric is versatile and tasty, it’s also got some great things in it.

One of the reasons people like turmeric in their diets is because of a key compound it contains: Curcumin.

This is what gives Turmeric its orange colour.

The problem with curcumin is that it has very low bioavailability (the amount that is absorbed into the body). And that’s a problem.

We get around this problem with our high-quality supplement: Turmeric Curcumin with BioPerine®

BioPerine® is a natural extract that comes from the black pepper fruit grown in Southern India. A bioactive ingredient, it can increase the absorption of Curcumin by up to 2,000%!

So it you want to get more Turmeric – and Curcumin – in your diet over the winter months, give it a try.