Golden milk
Golden Milk is a beautiful, delicious and incredibly healthy drink, and the benefits are outstanding.
The main ingredient in this recipe is turmeric, which contains curcumin, a polyphenol identified as the essential active ingredient and reaches over 150 potential therapeutic activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Step 1 – Turmeric Paste
Ingredients:
1/2 cup turmeric powder
1/4 cup ground cinnamon
1 Tbs ground cardamom
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup of filtered water
1 tsp saffron threads
Soak saffron in water for at least 30 minutes. Remove saffron and mix all ingredients in a small cooking pot and stir well. Turn the heat to a medium and mix constantly until the mixture becomes a thick paste. It does not take a long time, so do not leave the stove. Let the mixture cool off, and then keep it in a small sealed jar in the refrigerator.
Step 2 – Golden Milk
Ingredients:
1 cup dairy or plant-based milk (hemp or coconut milks are good options)
1 teaspoon coconut oil (add coconut mana for a creamier effect)
1/2 (or more) teaspoon of turmeric paste
Raw Honey
Optional Add-ons:
1 tsp Ashwaganda Powder - Adaptogen, Thyroid Support, Stress Reliever
1 tsp Lucuma Powder - Beauty Food, Inflammation Tamer, Mineralizes Deeply
1 tsp Astragalas - Immune Booster,
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients in a cooking pot, except the honey. Turn the heat to medium. While you are heating the mixture, stir constantly and do not let it boil. Add honey and any add-ons according to your taste, pour into a mug, & froth if desired. Garnish with cinnamon.
This nourishing drink delivers lifetimes of pleasure and a multidimensional taste experience. With its Ayurvedic roots, it speaks to the magic of medicinal traditions.
Additional advantages:
Anti-inflammatory activity, antioxidant, antiseptic, analgesic
Strengthens the immune system
Anti-carcinogen
Helps in the maintaining of the cholesterol levels
Improves digestive health
Detoxification of the liver
Regulates metabolism and helps control weight
Lowers high blood pressure
Improves memory and brain function
Brightens & heals skin
Soothes neurological disorders
Reduces Triglycerides