Golden Milk

The main ingredient in this recipe is turmeric. Turmeric contains curcumin, the polyphenols identified as its primary active component, and which exhibits many potential health benefits of turmeric, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. By mixing turmeric and black pepper together, you increase your body’s absorption of the turmeric.

Benefits of Turmeric:

• Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, analgesic.

• Boosts immunity.

• Anti-carcinogenic.

• Helps maintain cholesterol levels.

• Promotes digestive health.

• Liver detoxicant

• Regulates metabolism and weight management.

• High blood pressure.

• Memory and brain function.

• Various skin conditions.

• Neurological disorders.

• Lowers Triglycerides

Golden Milk recipe

Step 1: Turmeric Paste

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of turmeric powder

• 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper

• 1/2 cup of filtered water

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a small a small sauce pan and mix well. Turn the heat to medium high and stir constantly until the mixture is a thick paste. This does not take long so don’t walk away from the pan.

Let this mixture cool and then keep it in a small jar in the fridge.

Step 2: Golden Milk

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of almond milk (hemp or coconut are also good options)

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

• 1/4 teaspoon or more of turmeric paste

• Honey or maple syrup

Directions:

Combine all the ingredients, except honey in a saucepan. Turn the heat to medium. While heating make sure to stir constantly and do not allow the mixture to boil.

Add honey to taste. (optional)

Prefer organic ingredients

Enjoy!

Gisele