This week I'm baking a beautifully striking sourdough bread infused with turmeric and speckled with cranberries and organic pistachios! Don't worry, you won't taste the turmeric but you certainly will see it and enjoy it's incredible health benefits. To complement this unique Sourdough bread I am pairing my made-from-scratch aioli infused with organic hemp heart seeds. Hemp seeds are exceptionally nutritious and rich in healthy fats, protein and various minerals. This aioli will help absorb the turmeric and all it's health benefits so this week we can all eat it guiltlessly hehe.
My bake days this week will be on Wednesday and Thursday with pick up between 5:30-7pm
Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant which vital to your health. Antioxidants prevent cell damage and play a key role in reducing the risk of disease such as cancer. Turmeric also protects your body against free radicals and has possible benefits related to slowing the aging process, preventing Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, diabetes and depression.
Although turmeric has major benefits for your body and brain, curcumin (the active yellow component in turmeric) is poorly absorbed into your bloodstream. In order to experience the full effects of curcumin It helps to consume it with black pepper, which enhances the absorption of curcumin by 2,000%. Curcumin is also fat soluble, which means it breaks down and dissolves in fat or oil. that's where the fat rich organic hemp heart aioli comes into play which also has black pepper in it!
Health Benefits of Cranberries
Cranberries are very high in antioxidants and are a rich source of several vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C which is the predominant antioxidant in cranberries. It is essential for the maintenance of your skin, muscles, and bone. Cranberries are also rich in Manganese, Vitamin E, Vitamin K1 and Copper, and are very high in bioactive plant compounds.
Health Benefits of Pistachios
Pistachio nuts are not only tasty but are also super healthy. These edible seeds contain healthy fats and are a good source of protein, fiber, and antioxidants. What’s more, they contain several essential nutrients and can aid weight loss and heart and gut health. Pistachios are one of the most vitamin B6-rich foods around and are rich in potassium. They’re high in lutein and zeaxanthin, both of which promote eye health. Interestingly, people have been eating pistachios since 7000 BC!