Who doesn’t love a warm {dairy free} beverage before bed?? This Golden Turmeric Milk is sure to boost your immune system made with Unsweetened Almond milk, immune boosting Turmeric, cinnamon, honey, a sprinkle of cloves, a dash of pepper and a hint of ginger.
My mom introduced this wonderful hot drink to me when we came (slash) moved in with my parents when quaratine struck. She drinks it every night and for the first few nights, I politely declined.
Until I didnt. It is soooo good. Its a bummer that you actually CAN have too much turmeric or else I would be having a glass in the morning, a glass in the afternoon and 2 in the evening. Ya know, to help me calm down after each hour.
Since we’ve been enjoying every night, I’ve been doing a little research on the “buzz” of this Golden Milk that is all the craze.
Here is what I found:
- GOLDEN MILK = a traditional Indian drink which contains a NON-dairy milk with turmeric of course, cinnamon, and ginger. (all anti-inflammatory ingredients
- A person may reduce INFLAMMATION by adding golden milk to their regular diet. For example, a small study of 45 participants showed that consuming 500 milligrams (mg) of curcumin was as effective as taking 50 mg of a common arthritis medication at reducing inflammation. Curcumin is the active component in turmeric. (according to NCBI-US National Library of Medicine…credible source:))
- the Ginger has been proven to lower blood sugar
- One review of studies found that curcumin contains antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties that can help a person better fight infections. (courtesy also of NCBI)
- Aides in digestion (my personal favorite)
I’ve only been taking it for the past 8 days…so i’ll keep you posted on my overall health:) But I feel like these are pretty good facts and hey, it can’t hurt right?
Especially if it tastes like a chai tea.
In my research, I also found there are many ways to make Golden Milk.
They all Require the same ingredients however…they vary on the AMOUNTS.
** Black Pepper is required for absorption of the Turmeric so don’t leave that one out!
**I have also used Maple syrup and date paste for the sweetener.
**Topped with Almond milk whipped topping of course.
Golden Turmeric Milk
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 3 min.
- Total Time: 8 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Hot Drink
Description
Did you know the recommended daily dose of Turmeric is 1/2 tsp? This spice helps with mood, boosts immunity, reduces inflammation and helps with digestion! So grab your mug and warm up with your daily dose of Turmeric!
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ginger
- 1 Tbs Honey
- Sprinkle of clove
- Sprinkle of black pepper
Instructions
1. Add all ingredients to pan and heat until warm…avoid boiling.
2. Top with your whipped cream of choice and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Notes
* DON’T FORGET the black pepper…it is vital in the absorption of the Turmeric.
Keywords: dairy free, healthy drink, clean eating, turmeric, immunity boosting, Golden Milk
He must have stolen some golden milk this morning…
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