Golden Milk

‘Golden Milk’ and why I am obsessed with it.

Golden milk, or turmeric milk, has been used for colds, congestion, headache,sore throats and fighting depression for centuries.

turmeric contain compounds called curcuminoids, the most important being curcumin.  Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.

Unfortunately, curcumin is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream. It helps to consume black pepper with it, which contains piperine… a natural substance that enhances the absorption of curcumin by 2000%. So maybe pop a few whole peppercorns before or with your golden milk.

Turmeric:

1. helps the body fight foreign invaders and also has a role in repairing damage

2. dramatically increases the antioxidant capacity of the body

3. improves brain function and lowers risk of brain and heart diseases

4. can help prevent (and perhaps treat) depression, cancer and alzheimers

5. purifies the blood and liver

6. increases digestive health

7. can break down dietary fat

and much more…

My Recipe

• 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup almond or soy milk
• 1 tsp of turmeric paste (1 tsp turmeric boiled with water) (or one-half inch fresh turmeric thinly sliced or diced)
• sprinkle of cinnamon
• Honey / mint to taste
• Black pepper corns (do not add, just swallow)

Make the turmeric paste if not already done so.

1. Take 1 tsp turmeric paste and a sprinkle of cinnamon and put into a small saucepan
2. Add the milks stirring constantly
3. When close to boil take off the heat and add honey and or mint
4. Put into a glass or mug
5. Swallow the peppercorns whole and enjoy your golden milk!

• almond milk
• Antioxidant
• coconut milk
• despression
• detox
• digestion
• Health
• Soy milk
• turmeric
• vegan
• vegetarian