The bright yellow turmeric drink “Golden Milk” is said to have healing effects. Here you can find out how to make the golden milk and how healthy it is.
Effect of the golden milk
The golden milk consists of Plant milk, Turmeric, ginger and some other ingredients. Not only does it taste wonderful and warm the body, it is also incredibly healthy. The perfect drink for the cold season!
In Ayurvedic teaching, golden milk has been a healing, stimulating and cleansing drink for centuries. The turmeric– or goldenseal is valued as a versatile remedy in Indian and Chinese medicine. In combination with the other ingredients, the milk unfolds its full effect:
- The golden milk is said to have a strong anti-inflammatory effect and protect against diseases of the joints. She is even said to have symptoms from chronic inflammation such as arthrosis can alleviate.
- In addition, turmeric milk is said to strengthen the immune system and prevent various diseases. This is especially important during the cold season.
- The drink should be strong antioxidant act and thus prevent premature aging of the skin.
- Golden milk is said to stimulate liver function and the body at the digestion and support detoxification.
- Turmeric milk is also said to have a long-term physically and mentally stimulating effect. It is supposed to protect against Alzheimer’s and help sleep disorders help.
All the positive effects speak for themselves and are a good reason to try the golden milk for yourself.
Quick recipe for the golden milk
In order to get the optimal stimulating and protective effect of the turmeric milk, use high-quality ingredients in organic quality and a plant milk without additives for the preparation.
For a glass of golden milk you need the following ingredients:
- 300 ml of vegetable milk (for example homemade almond milk)
- a piece of turmeric (about 2 to 3 cm in size) or a tablespoon of turmeric powder
- one piece ginger (about 2 cm tall; the more you use, the hotter the drink will be)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Coconut oil
- a pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
- Dates or 1 teaspoon agave syrup for sweetening
Preparation of the golden milk
Traditionally, the ingredients are first made into a turmeric paste, which is then stirred into the milk. But this is more complex and not absolutely necessary. This is how it works faster:
- Put the ingredients in a blender and mix everything until it has a fine consistency.
- If the consistency is not fine enough, pass the turmeric milk through a fine sieve.
If you want to get as many nutrients as possible and prefer raw Golden Milk, your drink is now ready. If you prefer to drink the milk warm, it continues:
- Put the milk in a saucepan and briefly boil it.
- Let the golden milk simmer on a low level for two minutes.
- If you like, you can froth the turmeric milk with a milk frother.
If the taste is too unusual for you, you can also use less turmeric and ginger first.
Buy turmeric powder: It is best to use organic quality, organic turmeric powder is available from Sonnentor, for example. You can find organic turmeric online among others on Amazon ** and on Ebay **.
And: If you have little time, you can also get Golden Milk as a finished product Organic powder to mix acquire. Sonnentor offers the mixture as “turmeric latte” (ginger or vanilla), you can find it among other things on amazon**. Also in organic quality: Golden milk to mix with Soulspice, which includes it at Goodbuy.eu** gives.
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German version available: Golden Milk Recipe: Health Benefits of the Turmeric Latte