The Turmeric and Health Newsletter for July 2025
- Alison Carroll
- Jul 14
- 6 min read
Updated: Jul 14
Welcome to my July Newsletter.
I hope this July newsletter find you fit and well.
As I type this newsletter we are on the shortest day of the year – halfway through 2025. They say that time flies when you are having fun and yes, I do really enjoy doing my markets, but I also have another side project which is keeping me busy. I have bought a new to me van, an LDV Deliver 9. I love my little Toyota HiAce, but unfortunately, I can’t stand up in it and as I am looking to do more travelling over the coming years, I want to be able to stand up, so I can cook etc, etc. hence the LDV. I was able to buy it off a fellow stall holder, so I know that it’s been looked after. Now I just need to finalise my new “no build” build. I will get there eventually; I am off to Sydney next week with my good friend Cherie – she’s the Turmeric Lady up in Coffs Harbour – so that I can go to IKEA and other such places to see what I can find for my van. It should be great fun, and the Lindt chocolate factory is just behind. What divine providence. 😊😊
My article this month is also something a bit different. I was talking to one of my customers and he was telling me about how he gives turmeric to his chickens, and how good it was for them. Well, that was a new one on me. I knew that it was good for dogs, horses, goats and cows, but chickens were a bit different. So, as usual I did some research, and sure enough turmeric is good for chickens as well. So, for those of you who own chickens, or have friends that do, you now have another amazing use for turmeric. It seems that there are so many fantastic uses for turmeric. The more I learn and research the more I discover. I am so grateful for all that turmeric has done for me and all my wonderful customers.Given, that my theme this month if all about chickens, I have also included a recipe based on eggs, cos if you have chickens, hopefully, you should have eggs and that is one thing that turmeric can help with, by increasing egg production and enhancing shell development. So turmeric pickled eggs it is. Though I also love the ones pickled with beetroot. Yum.😊
Can Turmeric be good for your Chickens?

Turmeric can be a beneficial supplement for chickens, offering various health and production benefits. It can be used both internally, as a dietary supplement, and externally, for wound care. For layers, it can improve egg production and quality, while for broilers, it can enhance growth and reduce the negative impacts of stress and inflammation.
Benefits of Turmeric for Chickens:
Turmeric, particularly curcumin – the active component of turmeric, can increase egg production and improve eggshell thickness, strength, and albumen height in laying hens.
Dietary turmeric can significantly lower cholesterol levels in poultry products.
Turmeric's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties can help protect against various diseases and stressors.
Supplementing with turmeric can improve feed intake and potentially enhance growth performance in broiler chickens.
Topically applied turmeric can act as a natural antiseptic and aid in wound healing due to its antibacterial properties.
Turmeric can help minimize the negative effects of stress and inflammation, particularly in broiler chickens.
Studies suggest turmeric may have anticoccidial properties and can help reduce parasitic infections.
Turmeric can potentially enhance the immune response of chickens, especially when combined with black pepper, which is one of the ingredients in our turmeric products, as this enhances the absorption of the curcumin.
Dosage and Administration:
For dietary supplementation, turmeric powder is typically added to chicken feed. Recommended dosages range from 0.1% to 1.5% of the feed, with variations depending on the type of chicken (layers or broilers).
For external application, turmeric can be directly applied to wounds or injuries. You can mix it in a little coconut oil if you want to make a paste.
The effectiveness of turmeric may vary depending on individual chickens and the specific conditions.
In summary, turmeric can be a valuable addition to a chicken's diet and care routine, offering various health and production benefits. However, it's important to use it in appropriate dosages and consider any potential side effects.
Pickled Eggs with Turmeric Recipe
So, if you have chickens, you will have eggs. I thought that it would be a little insensitive to give you a chicken recipe, though there was one last month!!
OK, I know that this one is a bit out there, but I LOVE pickled eggs, especially the ones with beetroot or garlic. So, in the spirit of all things turmeric, I thought that I would give it a try and the results was yummy! You can use them as a snack, add them to a Caesar Salad or a Ploughman's Lunch, chop them up with some mayo for a great egg sandwich, use them for Devilled eggs.....The options are endless. 😊

INGREDIENTS:
1½ cups Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tbs sugar
2 tsp Health2all Turmeric
1 tbs whole peppercorns
2 cloves garlic, thing sliced - optional
½ cup water
1 tsp fine salt
½ onion (or 4 shallots), thinly sliced
6 hardboiled eggs *
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Hard boil your eggs, plunge into cold water and leave for 15 mins or so, then peel.
2. While your eggs are cooking, wash out your jar in really hot water and rinse.
3. Put the ½ cup of apple cider vinegar into the jar, add the Health2all Turmeric and salt, then give it a good stir.
4. Put some of the onion, peppercorns and garlic – if using - into the jar, then add two of the eggs.
5. Continue in “layers” until your jar is full. *Depending on the size of your jar you can add more eggs if you want.
6. Add the rest of the apple cider vinegar and the water. Add extra if needed.
7. Put on the lid and give a really good shake to get the Health2all Turmeric from the bottom of the jar thoroughly mixed throughout.
8. I store my eggs in the crisper drawer of my fridge. Don’t be tempted to try them too soon, you should leave them for at least 2 weeks to really soak up that wonderful taste. You can leave them for longer, mine are still good to go after 3 months. Obviously, the longer you leave them the stronger the taste.
Enjoy. 😊
THIS MONTH’S MARKETS AND EVENTS

Fingers crossed that despite the forecast, that the weather stays nice and dry for July. Scotts Head market is back for the school holidays, but it’s daytime, not a twilight this month. Hope to see you out and about.
Saturday 5th July – Kempsey Market - 9am – 1pm. Held up in the carpark by the river. We should be fine up there. so do come a long for a great day out.
Sunday 6th July – Blackhead Car boot – 8am – 12pm (The Blackhead Bazaar is on its winter holiday). Held in the car park of the IGA. I’m not sure exactly where I will be but look out for my orange gazebo roof – I shouldn’t be too hard to find.
Wednesday 9th July – Scotts Head Market – 10am – 2pm Held on the green by the beach and Surf Club. Note: that this is a daytime market. All the same great stuff, just during the day. It’s too cold at night!!
Saturday 12th July - Gloucester Farmers Market - 9am – 12pm. Held at Billabong Park. Hopefully the ground will be dry in time for this lovely market with lots of great local produce and wines.
Sunday 13th July – Forster Town Market – 8am – 1pm – Held on the green off Head Street. Great little market.
Wednesday 16th July – Scotts Head Market – 10am – 2pm. Same place as last week, same great vibes. Fun for all the family during the school holidays.
Saturday – 19th July - Forster Farmers Market – 7am – 12pm Along the river by the Police Station. We are now back in our old spot where the Visitors Centre and the CWA used to be. Getting bigger and better all the time.
Sunday 20th July – Laurieton Market - 8am – 1pm down by the river on Short and Tunis Streets. Let’s hope that the weather is better and we can have a market this month.
Saturday 26th July – Tuncurry Market – 8 am – 1pm See you over the bridge at the John Whiley Park.
Sunday 29th July – Pacific Palms Market - 8am – 1pm. At Elizabeth Beach, another great market for all the family and dog friendly, so come along for a fun day out.
For those of you who can’t get to those markets all you need to do is ring me on 0406 036 845 or you can now go to my website – https://www.achealthysolutions.com.au and order from there, and I will arrange for it to be posted or delivered to you. The cost is the same as at the market and postage/delivery is free on all orders over $100 with a flat rate of $10 below that.

Yours in Health and Happiness,
Alison Carroll
aka The Turmeric Lady
AC Healthy Solutions
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