TURMERIC - ADVANTAGES AND BEAUTY TIPS

Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae.

 It is native in southeast India, and needs temperatures between 20 °C and 30 °C 

and a considerable amount of annual rainfall to thrive.

1. Nutrition Facts
   TurmericTurmeric

   Amount Per 1 tsp (2.2 g)1 tbsp (6.8 g)100 grams100 grams

   Calories 354

2. % Daily Value*

   Total Fat 10 g	15%
   Saturated fat 3.1 g	15%
   Polyunsaturated fat 2.2 g
   Monounsaturated fat 1.7 g
   Cholesterol 0 mg	0%
   Sodium 38 mg	1%
   Potassium 2,525 mg	72%
   Total Carbohydrate 65 g	21%
   Dietary fiber 21 g	84%
   Sugar 3.2 g
   Protein 8 g	16%

   Vitamin A	0%	Vitamin C	43%
   Calcium	18%	Iron	230%
   Vitamin D	0%	Vitamin B-6	90%
   Vitamin B-12	0%	Magnesium	48%

   *Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.