Golden Milk: Benefits and Recipe

*Updated July 20, 2022

In the last few years, turmeric has grown in popularity due to its amazing health benefits, such as aiding in digestion and reducing painful inflammation. The newest secret weapon that utilizes this powerful herb: Golden Milk. But it turns out that this new trend has roots in ancient Ayurveda Medicine. This yellow powder has been used for thousands of years in Southeast Asia to flavor popular curry dishes and its medicinal properties. Read on to learn about Golden Milk: the benefits and recipe.

An article by #HealthLine breaks down the science of turmeric's active ingredient, Curcumin;

"Scientists now believe that chronic, low-level inflammation plays a major role in almost every chronic, Western disease. This includes heart disease, cancer, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer's and various degenerative conditions.

Therefore, anything that can help fight chronic inflammation is of potential importance in preventing and even treating these diseases.

Curcumin is strongly anti-inflammatory. In fact, it’s so powerful that it matches the effectiveness of some anti-inflammatory drugs, without the side effects".

Learn more about turmeric here.

Golden Milk blends several other warming herbs like ginger and cinnamon to boost the body's immunity while cooling the inflamed joints with turmeric and milk.

Here is our favorite recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Almond milk

• 1/2 Cup Coconut milk⠀

• 1 Tsp Turmeric

• 1/2 Tsp Ginger

• 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon⠀

• 1/4 Tsp Cardamom

• 1/4 Tsp Anise

• Pinch of Black Pepper

• 1 Tbs Honey

Place all ingredients in a saucepan on a medium flame. Heat until just before boiling. Strain into a cup and enjoy before bedtime! Recommended once a week for maximum benefits.

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