Turmeric
Herbs & Spices
Turmeric is a golden spice widely used for flavor and color, offering small amounts of iron, vitamin C, fiber, and B vitamins. In typical culinary amounts, it's a flavorful way to add subtle nutrition to meals during pregnancy.
Why it's good in pregnancy
In the modest amounts used in cooking, turmeric is a flavourful spice that lets you season meals well without extra salt during pregnancy. Its warm, earthy flavour works in many nourishing dishes and can help make balanced meals more appealing.
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Safety
While turmeric used in normal cooking amounts is considered fine during pregnancy, concentrated supplements or very high doses are best avoided, as their effects during pregnancy haven't been thoroughly studied. Stick to the amounts you'd typically use in recipes rather than turmeric supplements or shots. If you're considering turmeric for a specific health reason beyond cooking, check with your healthcare provider first.
Culinary amounts safe; avoid high supplemental doses.Store ground turmeric in a sealed container away from light and moisture to preserve its color and flavor. Use it in culinary amounts as part of cooked dishes rather than as a concentrated supplement. If using fresh turmeric root, wash it thoroughly before peeling and grating, as it grows in soil like ginger. Keep any homemade turmeric pastes refrigerated and use within a few days.