Turmeric Milk ‘Golden Milk’
This drink is one of my favorites: easy to make, delicious to drink and contains a plethora of health supportive benefits for the body.
Although turmeric has been used in India for centuries, it is quickly being recognized as ‘the queen of spices’ today. It offers a wide range of antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anticarcinogenic, antimutagenic and anti-inflammatory properties.
The synergistic anti-inflammatory benefits comes from ginger root. Ginger also supports digestion and can add heat to the body during the cold winter months.
Piperine is the property within black pepper that actually enhances turmeric’s bioavailability into the blood system.
Together, turmeric, ginger and black pepper offer an alchemy of health benefits and an added boost of support to the immune system.
The coconut milk delivers a powerhouse of nutrients such as vitamin C and E to boost the immune system and supplies many B vitamins to provide energy to cells. It’s also rich in magnesium and potassium which regulate the heart’s rhythm and support the nerve cells.
This drink is especially beneficial during the winter months to add support to the immune system.
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk, BPA free and organic
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon dried turmeric or ½ inch fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried ginger or ½ inch fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- *optional 1 teaspoon local honey
Preparation
- Place milk and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and pepper.
Allow the liquid to begin to simmer. - Continue to stir the ingredients together to blend.
- Turn off heat, cover, and allow the mixture to sit for at least ten minutes, so it can infuse and enhance in flavor.
- Add the honey to the mixture. Stir together.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Cheers!