Contents :
- Milk with turmeric
- Properties of turmeric – the basic ingredient of golden milk
- What is golden milk good for?
- How often should you drink golden milk?
- Golden milk – a simple recipe
- Why is it worth drinking golden milk?
- Golden milk – contraindications
Milk with turmeric
Haldi Ka Doodh, or golden milk . This warming concoction has been known since ancient times in traditional Indian medicine—Ayurveda. For over 4,000 years , turmeric milk has been a recipe for immunity, health, treatment of many ailments, and well-being.
In this article, we discuss the properties of golden milk, specifically turmeric. You'll learn what it's good for, why it's worth trying, and what the contraindications are. You'll also learn a simple recipe for a turmeric milk drink.
Properties of turmeric – the basic ingredient of golden milk
Golden milk is based on turmeric , a unique spice derived from the root of the turmeric plant ( Curcyma longa ). It has a spicy, tangy, and slightly bitter flavor and a distinctive yellow-orange color. It is this turmeric that accounts for most of the drink's benefits. Turmeric's versatile properties have earned it a place among superfoods—foods with extraordinary properties.
Curcumin , the active ingredient in turmeric, has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiviral, and antifungal properties. It supports the body in fighting viruses and bacteria. Curcumin is a powerful antioxidant that prevents the development of cancer, helps treat it, and slows the aging process. It supports digestion and proper brain function. Turmeric is also added to many medications and dietary supplements used to treat pancreatic and liver failure. It also lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
What is golden milk good for?
Turmeric has been used for centuries to combat colds, flu, and other infections. During a cold, golden milk warms the body and effectively supports the body's recovery process. It helps treat fever, sore throat, and cough.
Regularly consumed golden milk can aid sleep and regeneration in people who have trouble falling asleep. This Ayurvedic elixir has a calming and soothing effect, so an evening serving helps you fall into a deep and restful sleep, leaving you feeling energized in the morning.
Golden milk can also be used to treat Alzheimer's, joint pain, and diabetes.
How often should you drink golden milk?
One cup a day is quite sufficient. Excessive turmeric can cause stomach upset. As with other foods, moderation is key.
Turmeric milk can be drunk at any time of the day. It's usually in the evening, as it helps relax and help you fall asleep.
Golden milk – a simple recipe
There are many different recipes for golden milk, but they all use the same ingredients. In addition to ground turmeric, you'll need (as the name suggests) milk and coconut oil. You can use cow's milk, goat's milk, or plant-based milk, such as almond, coconut, or oat milk.
It's worth adding a little black pepper to turmeric. The piperine it contains increases the bioavailability of curcumin by up to 2000%.
The golden milk recipe can be modified with additives and other spices to create new flavors. You can add a dash of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, or honey, if desired.
Golden milk is made in two steps. First, we prepare the turmeric paste, and then the drink.
Ingredients for turmeric paste:
- ½ cup of water,
- ¼ cup of ground turmeric ,
- ½ teaspoon black pepper .
How to prepare turmeric paste:
Add water, turmeric, and pepper to a pot. Cook over low heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, without bringing to a boil. Once the mixture thickens, transfer to another container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of milk of your choice – cow's, oat or coconut ,
- 1 teaspoon of prepared turmeric paste,
- 1 teaspoon of coconut oil ,
- optional: honey , cane sugar , agave syrup , other spices – cinnamon , cloves , ginger .
Preparation method:
Add milk, turmeric paste, and coconut oil to a saucepan. Heat over low heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly, but do not bring to a boil. Optionally, sweeten with honey or syrup and add other spices. Set aside to cool. Ready!
Why is it worth drinking golden milk?
Preparing golden milk is quite quick and easy. But above all, it's worth it for its positive health benefits:
- strengthens immunity, helps with colds and infections;
- curcumin is a powerful antioxidant – it slows down the aging process, has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and anti-cancer properties; regulates cholesterol and blood sugar levels, supports digestion, the pancreas and the liver;
- makes it easier to fall asleep and increases the efficiency of sleep;
- it warms you up, tastes good and improves your mood.
Golden milk – contraindications
Despite its numerous benefits, Ayurvedic golden milk is not for everyone. Turmeric should not be consumed by people with digestive problems (stomach ulcers, hyperacidity). Curcumin increases the production of digestive enzymes and irritates the intestinal and stomach lining. It is not recommended for people with liver and biliary problems (gallstones). People taking blood-thinning or antidiabetic medications should consult a doctor before using it. Pregnant women should not consume turmeric.
