Turmeric has been used for more than 2,000 years for a wide range of ills, but did you know thousands of studies have been done as well? Today we know that this spice superstar (due to its active compound curcumin) is a proven antioxidant with powerful anti-inflammatory abilities, and can even improve cognitive function! As if that wasn’t enough, turmeric also helps protect the body against the destructive effects of free radicals.
Why is this so important?
Byproducts of oxygen metabolism, free radicals are toxic and can damage living cells and tissues in a process known as oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can lead to chronic, low-grade inflammation, which can have drastic effects on the body.
Eggs Florentine is a great entrée for a special breakfast or brunch, or really any meal worthy of a celebration.
Mornay sauce is essentially a bechamel sauce with cheese in it. If you prefer to omit the cheese, that is fine too. The fat in the butter and cheese help the turmeric to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Be sure to add plenty of black pepper as it too increases the bioavailability of the turmeric. Just a pinch will do but it is essential.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon pastured butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 2 cups organic heavy cream or a combination of cream and whole milk
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper and salt, to taste
- Grated or ground nutmeg, to taste and if desired
Instructions:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, if using, and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the cream and bring to a low simmer; cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in the Gruyere and whisk until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if using.
Pair this dish with ashwagandha tea! Consumed together, turmeric and ashwagandha offer significant support for joint and brain function and a healthy response to inflammation.
Ashwagandha has been used for nearly 6000 years in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and is considered by many to be one of the oldest ‘superfoods’ still being used today. Ashwagandha helps alleviate the effects of stress, boosts mental clarity, and supports joint health.
Ashwagandha Tea
To make the tea, simply boil a small piece of dried ashwagandha root for about 15 minutes. Remove the root, pour into a mug, and sweeten with honey or monk fruit. I like to add a little coconut cream to taste. Enjoy!
That looks great! Will make it soon! With thanks❤️
Wonderful! Please do let us know how you like it, Marijke! 🙂
Hi Charlene! thanks for sharing this info along with recipe too. It really looks great. i will try soon.
Have a nice evening!
It’s our pleasure, Thidar! Thanks for sharing! Be sure to let us know what you think of it. 🙂
Im going to try BOTH versions of the Mornay and the Ashwaghanda Tea as well.
Looking forward to breakfast these days…
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I find that I depend on turmeric capsules for pain in my right arthritic hip. I recommend it constantly and have many happy folks when their pain goes away. Turmeric is great for inflammation. No Nsaids for me.ha
John
can someone undergoing chemo have green drinks and immune boosting supplements as well as a high grade multi mineral supplement and vitamin D and omega during the treatment months?
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We’ve created a page with the experts’ contact info as it was available to us.
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Even better yet, you can use turmeric in an egg free cauliflower veggie curry scramble to avoid all the health risks of consuming eggs.
What is the recipe please?
Hi Kat, Unless there’s an egg allergy, eating healthy, pastured eggs from a local farmer doesn’t pose any health risk. Eggs are exceptionally healthy; I consume many raw ones in smoothies, and other recipes. I’m a healthy senior and have done so for many years with no problems.
Thank you Charlene ❤
Thanks for the recipes.
Why not use Fresh Turmeric instead??
What the supplement manufacturers and marketers do not want you to know, is that with Fresh Turmeric you DO NOT need to add Black Pepper and you DO NOT need to add an oil because Fresh Turmeric contains all of the compounds that your body needs to make Turmeric highly bio-available.
BTW, WHEN fresh Turmeric is processed into a powder a LOT of the benefits that you are taking the Turmeric for are lost during the process to make it into a powder, and the higher the temperature that the Fresh Turmeric is processed at, the greater the loss- but you will never be told the processing temperature as the processors consider that temperature a highly guarded secret and proprietary information that they refuse to divulge.
love your articles Ty & Charlene ! God bless you both !
where do I buy ashwagandha (root)
Hello Gail, your best bet would be to look for it at your local organic farmers market or grocery store. Thank you for reaching out.
You might be able to find it on Amazon
Thank you it is very well !
God Bless You
Jan
I’ll try the recipe. It seems yummy, certainly healthy. Thank you for sharing.
Ill have to try the Ashwagandha root, I just located it on rosemarys garden and we have a store , in my County. Turmeric does not sit well with my stomach. Thank You
Will you pleae advise how I could make something similar to the Mornay Sauce using something other than milk as my husband is lactose intolerant. Sometimes I use rice congee as a base for sauces (1 cup rice cooked in 6 cups water – low for 3 hours).
Thanks.
Hi Peggy –
You can search online for milk substitutes in recipes. Any nut milk or rice milk can be a good substitute for milk. 🙂
Enjoy!
Do I just decide on the amount of Turmeric to us or… I can’t see turmeric in the ingredient list
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon pastured butter
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
2 cups organic heavy cream or a combination of cream and whole milk
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
Freshly ground black pepper and salt, to taste
Grated or ground nutmeg, to taste and if desired
Instructions:
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, if using, and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add the cream and bring to a low simmer; cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens.
Reduce heat to low and mix in the Gruyere and whisk until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if using.