Food & Health

Each fall, when nights start getting colder, Gujarati households start following their traditional practice of drinking haldi doodh at bedtime. This practice is an age-old one because there are reasons behind it. What people usually do not know is how much they depend on their turmeric. Ordinary turmeric has just 2 to 3% of curcumin, which is responsible for its main properties. Therefore, the practice itself is okay but the results will not be as good as expected. The special feature of Lakadong turmeric lies in the content of curcumin, which is 7 to 9%. Lakadong turmeric grows in the Meghalayan mountains, thus, being almost 3 times better than any other type of turmeric. With one spoon of Lakadong turmeric you can have as many benefits as 3 spoons of the ordinary one. This guide tells you about all peculiarities of Lakadong, benefits it offers now and the easiest way to use it. What Is Lakadong Turmeric? Lakadong Turmeric is an example of a single origin turmeric that grows in the village of Lakadong located in the Jaintia Hills region of Meghalaya. It is one of the highest curcumin turmerics in the world, since it has 7 to 9% curcumin compared to the 2 to 3% in most other turmeric found in India. The cool weather, heavy rains, and the rich hill soil have endowed it with a unique orange gold color and a pungent earthy aroma. Indeed, the state of Meghalaya even has an official Lakadong mission to cultivate and conserve the turmeric. When you open your pack of turmeric, your nose will notice the difference before your tongue can taste the difference. 6 Lakadong Turmeric Benefits You’ll Feel This Season October to January in Gujarat is a rollercoaster for the body. Garba nights, Diwali mithai, sudden cold, dry air, and a house where someone is always sneezing. Here’s where Lakadong steps in. Stronger daily immunity during weather change Curcumin helps the body regulate its immune and inflammatory responses, according to a large body of lab and clinical research. When temperatures swing between hot afternoons and chilly nights, a steady daily dose of antioxidants is a smart, simple habit for the whole family. Comfort for winter joints Cold weather and stiff knees are old friends. A 2016 meta analysis in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that about 1,000 mg of curcumin per day reduced arthritis pain and stiffness in several clinical trials, with results comparable to common pain medicine. Food alone won’t reach that dose, but a curcumin rich routine is a gentle, everyday support, specially for parents and grandparents. Better digestion after festive eating Ghughra, mathiya, kaju katli, one more plate of farsan because masi wont take no for answer. Curcumin supports the gut lining and helps manage digestive inflammation. A pinch of Lakadong in your chaas or khichdi after a heavy day is old Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science behind it. Glowing skin from the inside Winter air drains moisture from skin. Curcumin’s antioxidant action protects skin cells from oxidative stress, and the traditional besan haldi ubtan still works beautifully from the outside. Antioxidant support for late nights Festive season means less sleep and more stress on the body. Curcumin is one of the most researched dietary antioxidants in the world, and Lakadong gives you three times more of it per spoon. Less powder, better taste Because it is so concentrated, you use less. Your sabzi gets a rich golden colour without that bitter, chalky aftertaste too much ordinary haldi leaves behind. Ready to make the switch? Our Lakadong turmeric powder comes with 7 to 9% curcumin, sourced straight from Meghalaya and delivered to your door in Vadodara. Lakadong vs Regular Turmeric: The Real Difference What You Get Lakadong Turmeric Regular Turmeric Curcumin content 7 to 9% 2 to 3% Curcumin per half teaspoon 105 to 135 mg 30 to 45 mg Source Single origin, Meghalaya Usually blended, unknown origin Colour Deep orange gold Pale or artificially bright yellow Aroma Strong and earthy Mild or dusty Quantity needed Less More Value per spoon About 3x the curcumin Baseline   The last row is the one that matters. You are not paying for turmeric. You’re paying for curcumin, and Lakadong gives you far more of it. How to Use Lakadong Turmeric Daily: A Simple 4 Step Routine No supplements or any fancy diet regimen is required. Just these: Early morning glory water Warm water, tiny quantity of Lakadong, lemon juice and a bit of black pepper. Done within thirty seconds. Lunch tadka Add the tiny quantity of Lakadong to warm ghee or oil before adding the vegetables or water. The curcumin present in it dissolves in fat, so it would be better for the absorption of curcumin in your body by blooming it in tadka. Evening snack Mix a tiny quantity into your chaas or roast the makhana in ghee, Lakadong and a bit of salt. Bedtime Haldi Milk Warm milk, half tea spoon of Lakadong, black pepper, cinnamon powder and a half tea spoon of A2 cow ghee. You can also sweeten it with jaggery. This would be the recipe that all your family members will really look forward to. Daily requirement: Half to three fourths of a teaspoon in total. The Secret Trick: Pepper Plus Ghee This is what most articles about turmeric don’t tell you. By itself, curcumin is not well-absorbed. The vast majority of it goes undigested right through you. The solution is right there in your kitchen. Black pepper: Contains piperine. In a 1998 study on humans published in Planta Medica (PubMed), piperine increased curcumin bioavailability by a whopping 2,000%. Just a pinch will do. Ghee or milk: Since curcumin is fat-soluble, adding it to A2 ghee or full-fat milk makes it more absorbable. Our mommies didn’t need that study. They’ve been putting kali mirch and ghee into their haldi doodh since forever. Turns out they knew exactly what they were doing all along. How to Spot Real, Pure Turmeric? Not all haldi on the market is what it claims. Some loose turmeric is coloured with metanil yellow to look brighter. FSSAI’s DART manual for detecting food adulteration describes a simple home check: add turmeric to water with a few drops of hydrochloric acid, and if it turns pink, metanil yellow is present. Pure Lakadong should have: A deep orange gold colour, not neon yellow A strong, earthy smell A clear single origin source A stated curcumin percentage on the label Why Vadodara Families Choose The NUVA? NUVA is a Vadodara-based clean eating company and India's second company to offer ozone wash technology in fresh produce. We source everything on offer because of their quality and nothing else. We have received a lot of recognition because of this philosophy from our buyers. Hina Patel complimented our produce by saying that it was clean, tasty, and without chemicals. Shirali Parikh awarded us with a perfect score for our eco-friendly packaging and fast delivery. You can be sure that such attention to detail will be present even in every packet of Lakadong turmeric. In addition to Lakadong turmeric, you may browse through our other spices, condiments, A2 cow ghee, and Khapli wheat flour. Switch Your Haldi, Not Your Habits You already use turmeric every single day. The only question is whether that turmeric is working as hard as it could. Swap to Lakadong, add a pinch of pepper and a spoon of ghee, and let your daily dal, sabzi and haldi doodh carry three times the curcumin through this season. Small change. Big difference. Order Lakadong turmeric powder from The NUVA and get it delivered anywhere in Vadodara. First time ordering? Use code WELCOME10 for 10% off. Bottom Line The curcumin content in Lakadong turmeric is between 7% to 9%, thrice the amount found in regular haldi, making it a very simple way to enhance your health this season. The benefits include boosting immunity, joint health, digestive system, and skin. About half a teaspoon should be consumed each day along with black pepper and A2 ghee to get optimal results. If on blood thinning medication or pregnant, stick to food quantities.