FRESH FUZION:

Medicine in a bottle

These locally made organic juices ($10-$12/bottle), loaded with turmeric, not only pack a punch upon first gulp (an acquired taste that grows on you), but also are purported to have healing properties. First the cayenne wakes up your senses, and then the juice takes over, ending with a sweet memory on the palate.

Turmeric, a beautiful golden-orangey spice often used in Indian cooking, is also known for its medicinal qualities. The list of ailments that may respond to turmeric run the gamut and include helping those who suffer from arthritis, colitis, headaches, colds, diabetes, IBS, and depression.

Turmeric is often used as a poultice. A beloved relative of mine diagnosed with short-term memory loss/Alzheimer’s/dementia was instructed by her neurologist to include turmeric in her diet. My sweet aunt’s review? She liked it! We include turmeric in her diet in many forms – tea, cooking and now Fresh Fuzion juices – to help improve her memory issues. —Leslie

A Westbrook

Home delivery to Santa Barbara or available at Gladden and Sons Produce, Shalhoob Meat Co, Tri-County Produce, Harbor Market, Montecito Natural Foods and Pacific Health Foods in Carpinteria For more information or to order direct delivery, go to www.turmericmeup.com