From Hills to Home: The Pure Goodness of Shillong’s Lakadong Turmeric

Imagine opening your pantry to find a masala so golden, so pure, and so good that a pinch can brighten both your food and your health. This is what you get from Lakadong turmeric powder from "The Nuva". Sourced from the juicy hills of Shillong directly, it is not your average turmeric - it is tradition, purity and science backed, all thanks to its incredibly high curcumin content (The Nuva provides you Lakadong Turmeric Powder with 7% to 9% curcumin). Get ready as we dive into why this spice is making headlines and winning the hearts all over India!

From the Heart of Meghalaya: Origins & Unique Climate

Lakadong turmeric comes from the foothills of Jaintia Hills near Shillong in Meghalaya. This place is famous for its organic soil, traditional farming and an ideal climate-a mixture of cold temperature, heavy rainfall, airy, dark and highly fertile alluvial soil. These conditions, unique to the region, help the turmeric roots pack in curcumin levels that can climb more than 7% which is much higher than the 2–3% in ordinary haldi powder. Climate and soil make all the differences, and this is why Lakadong turmeric is sought equally by chefs, nutritionists or dietitians and health-lovers across India. And that is why ‘The Nuva’ has taken a vow to deliver health to your kitchen!

What Makes Lakadong Turmeric so Special?

Let's talk about the Lakadong Turmeric’s Strength! The curcumin content of Lakadong sets it further from all other regular turmeric, providing the most bright yellow and most medically powerful turmeric. Curcumin is the real hero here. While most of the simple turmeric available in the supermarket turmeric provides a 2-3% curcumin, Nuva’s turmeric powder provides 7-9% curcumin content, which is directly sourced from Shillong, packed with real power that makes your food super functional.

Health benefits to be noted: 

Lakadong turmeric powder is bursting with goodness for your body. What makes it a wellness superstar here: 

Anti-inflammatory Properties: Curcumin fights inflammation and pain, making it a reliable home remedy for joint pain, arthritis and most inflammatory conditions. 

Antioxidant Power: Lakadong helps neutralise harmful free radicals, slow down cell damage and improve overall immunity to cure diseases in today's restless urban life. 

Immune Booster: Regular use can help in protecting against frequent colds, infections and seasonal illness. 

Heart health: Some studies indicate that the cholesterol-lowering effects of curcumin can help keep your heart health in top condition. 

Digestive support: Turmeric is known to reduce stomach discomfort and support healthy digestion. Ayurvedic traditions have celebrated this root for centuries.

Recent news suggests that Lakadong's role in cancer prevention and the ability to deal with modern lifestyle and inflammation still continues. Its high curcumin content makes it a basis for anti-cancer pills and other nutraceuticals.

Why buy Lakadong turmeric from ‘The Nuva’? 

Here's the deal - when buying Lakadong turmeric powder from The Nuva, you are not just buying a spice. You are supporting a farmer, preserving a tradition, and assurance that you get unadulterated purity. There are no middlemen, no dilution, without any loss of story. The Nuva ensures that each batch maintains its signature Curcumin punch, ancient quality and regional heritage.

Let your kitchen be a part of this journey - where every sprinkle connects you to the heart of Meghalaya, people who sow and harvest, and the beliefs that come with the promise of The Nuva. Not only for its health benefits but also for its story, soul and straight bridge that is made between you and the fields of Shillong. After all, the true taste of tradition and welfare is only in The Nuva.

Dt. Simran Kushwaha
Executive Nutritionist – The Nuva

References:
1.    Meghalaya’s Lakadong Turmeric: Magical Health Benefits of the world’s best turmeric. Hindustan Times. (https://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/lifestyle/meghalayas-lakadong-turmeric-magical-health-benefits-of-the-world-s-best-turmeric-101693559781119.html)
2.    Indigenous Lakadong Turmeric of Meghalaya and its future prospects. A study. JAB Online. (https://jabonline.in/admin/php/uploads/1014_pdf.pdf) 
3.    Lakadong’s Turmeric: Meghalaya’s magic spice with numerous health benefits. (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/lakadong-turmeric-meghalayas-magic-spice-with-numerous-benefits/articleshow/91130969.cms) 
4.    Lakadong Turmeric: The Golden Powder, The Shillong Times (2021) (https://theshillongtimes.com/2021/03/01/lakadong-turmeric-the-golden-powder/#:~:text=The%20story%20of%20Lakadong%20turmeric,the%20pride%20of%20the%20state.)