Golden Milk
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Fun facts:
- Turmeric was dubbed "Indian saffron" in the Middle Ages because it was often used as a cheaper substitute for saffron.😲
- Turmeric paste is a home remedy for sunburn and it is also an ingredient in many commercial sunscreens.🌹
- India is the worlds largest producer of turmeric powder as well as the world’s largest consumer of the powder.🇮🇳
- The city of Erode in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu is the world’s largest producer of turmeric. Erode has often been referred to as “Yellow City” or “Turmeric City.”💛
Benefits:
- Has Antibacterial, Antiviral and Antifungal Properties: The antibacterial and antiviral properties of the ingredients in golden milk can help to protect your body from infections. Their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties can also help to improve the immune system.
- Improves digestion: Golden milk contains two ingredients that can help ease indigestion: ginger and turmeric. Turmeric can also make patients with ulcerative colitis feel better.
- Calcium and Vitamin D Contribute to Stronger Bones: Depending on the milk you use, golden milk can be high in calcium and vitamin D. Both of these foods help to maintain a healthy spine, lowering the risk of bone disorders like osteopenia and osteoporosis.
- Key Ingredients Are Loaded With Antioxidants : Golden milk is abundant in antioxidants, which protect cells from injury, help combat disease and pathogens, and improve overall health.
- May Improve Memory and Brain Function :Some ingredients in golden milk can help maintain memory and reduce the deterioration in brain activity caused by Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
- Cures depressession and lazyness: Turmeric's active ingredient, curcumin, can help alleviate depression symptoms. More analysis, however, is needed.
- Golden milk's main ingredients, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon, have significant anti-inflammatory effects that can help relieve inflammation and joint pain.
- Helps in heart related issues: The key ingredients in golden milk, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon, all have properties that may benefit heart health and protect against heart disease. More analysis is required to validate these results.
- Lowers blood sugar level: The key ingredients in golden milk, cinnamon and ginger, can help to lower blood sugar levels and boost insulin sensitivity. More analysis, however, is needed.
- Reduces rick of Cancer: Cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric have also been linked to cancer prevention in studies. However, the findings are inconclusive, and further analysis is needed.
Recepie:
Ingedients:
- 1/2 cup (120ml) of an unsweetened milk of your choice
- 1 tsp of turmeric
- 1 small piece of grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp of ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon powder
- 1 pinch of ground black pepper
- 1 tsp of honey(preferred), sugar(refined or unrefined) (optional)
Directions:
Simply add all ingredients in a small saucepan or pot and bring to a boil to create the golden milk. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture is fragrant and aromatic. Fill mugs halfway with the drink and a pinch of cinnamon.
Golden milk can also be made ahead of time and preserved for up to five days in the refrigerator. Until serving, simply reheat it.
