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!

Banana and Raspberry Smoothie

I know, I keep banging on about smoothies, however, I am in some sort of delusion that now Christmas is over, it should be summer. I will be cracking out the shorts and skirts, making plenty of cold dishes and probably start shopping for bikinis.. so excuse all my future summer recipes!

So anyway, here is my delicious breakfast of this morning.

 

Ingredients 

• 1 Banana
• 1 Handfull of Raspberries
• 1 Cup of Soy Milk
• 1/2 a Teaspoon Vanilla Essence (if you can’t afford the real stuff)

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Flourless, 37-Calorie Brownies

Low cal, Low fat, Low Carb. Dreamy. This week food will be based on how to make Scrumptious food, less calories than they would normally be. To get that delicious taste and satisfaction, without the guilt. Happy Sunday!

These scrumptious little goodies can be as low as 100 calories! For extra taste, however, I added nuts and berries making the calorie intake slightly higher. I under cook them slightly in order to get that gorgeous,  gooey center. Very addictive, beware!

Ingredients

180g (3/4 cup) Low fat soy yogurt

60ml (1/4 cup) almond/soy/coconut milk

64g (1/2 cup) Cocoa powder

43g (1/2 cup) Wholegrain rolled oats

64g (1/2 cup) any natural/stevia based sweetener that pours like sugar

1/2 cup of apple sauce (or 1 free range egg if not vegan)

1 tsp Baking powder

Pinch of salt 150g

Pre-heat your oven to 200°C/400°F & grease a small baking tray. Throw everything into a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into tray & whack it all into the oven for 20mins. (might need longer or less, keep cheking!)When they’re totally cool, slice them up.