Benefits of Tumeric Golden Milk
- Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
- Antiseptic, analgesic
- Boosts immunity
- Anti-carcinogenic
- Helps maintain cholesterol levels
- Promotes digestive health
- Liver detoxifier
- Regulates metabolism and weight management
- High blood pressure
- Memory and brain function
- Various skin conditions
- Neurological disorders
- Lowers Triglycerides
The main ingredient in this recipe is turmeric. Turmeric contains curcumin, the polyphenol identified as its primary active component and which exhibits over 150 potentially therapeutic activities, which include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Adding black pepper to turmeric or turmeric-spiced food enhances curcumin’s bioavailability by 1,000 times, due to black pepper’s hot property called piperine. Yup by mixing turmeric and black pepper together, you increase your body’s absorption of the turmeric by 2000%!
How To Make Golden Milk
Step 1: Turmeric Paste:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
1 cup water
1.5 teaspoons black pepper
5 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
Directions:
1. In a stainless steel pot, cook the water, turmeric, and black pepper until it forms a thick paste, stirring and cooking for about 7 to 10 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and add virgin coconut oil, using a whisk to fully mix in the coconut oil.
3. Transfer the Golden Paste into a glass jar with a lid, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
4. You will use this paste to make your Golden Milk below.
Step 2: Golden Milk
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon Golden Paste
2 cups coconut milk
1/8 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Raw honey [or stevia] to taste (optional)
Pinch cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
1. In a stainless steel pot, gently heat, but do not boil, 2 cups of milk with 1 teaspoon of golden paste.
2. A whisk is helpful to fully mix the paste into the milk.
3. Add optional vanilla, honey [or stevia], and/or cinnamon.
