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Golden Milk – A Nectar!

Golden milk, or turmeric milk, has become very popular lately, and for a good reason. This traditional ayurvedic drink has a lot of history and has been a part of Indian culture for centuries. The key ingredient of this classic drink is turmeric which is a yellow spice common in Indian cuisine. Turmeric has been used as ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties serving abundant health benefits. Turmeric is also used to relieve swelling and pain from headaches and injuries and is called “natural aspirin” in Ayurvedic medicine.

The Golden Milk Recipe

The golden milk gets its name from the bright yellow colour of turmeric. Many people refer to it in different terms. Some of the most common among them are Haldi Doodh, Golden Milk Latte, and Turmeric Milk Tea. 

While there are so many ways of preparing this healthy drink, I’m sure our way of making it is the most nutritious, tastiest, and the best you may have come across by far.

Ingredients

The golden milk tea is incredibly easy to make. The key ingredients of golden milk are listed below:

• Five tablespoons of virgin coconut oil
• 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
• 1 cup of water
• 1.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 cups almond milk (rice milk, cashew milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or cow’s milk if you prefer)
• A pinch of cinnamon

Note: You can replace the almond milk with any other milk of your choice!

Cooking Instructions

First, make a turmeric paste by mixing the coconut oil, turmeric powder, and black pepper to bring out the aromas and virtues of these spices. Add in the pan just a little water (not too much) to make a good paste and simmer for about 10 minutes. Once the golden mixture cools down, store it in a jar and put it in the refrigerator for about two weeks.

Now, to make the golden milk, heat the almond milk (or any other milk of your choice) and add a teaspoon of the golden paste. Whisk until well blended. Add cinnamon to taste.

For slightly spicier golden milk, you can also add Ginger, which is excellent.

Just take a ginger root and cut 2cm of it, peel and grind it finely and add it to the mixture when you prepare the golden milk.

When you practice a lot of yoga or have had an intensive day that requires a lot of effort from the body, it is delicious to drink a little golden milk in the evening to heal your joints and sleep well.

As for me, the first time I tasted golden milk was at the European Kundalini Yoga Festival in France and after practicing for hours of yoga, it helped me a lot physically and I loved the comfort of a hot cup of golden milk! Since then, it’s been one of my favorite hot beverages, especially in winter.

Why Drink Golden Milk And What Are The Benefits?

There are numerous benefits of drinking golden milk. Combined with other healing ingredients, golden milk helps have a good night’s sleep, balances your hormones, and is warming, soothing, and delicious.

The Properties of Turmeric

Turmeric has bioactive compounds which have protective properties. The wide health benefits of turmeric are due to its properties.

• Anti-Inflammatory

The main active ingredient of turmeric is curcumin which has anti-inflammatory properties which makes it a potential cure for several health conditions, including reduced joint pain, stiffness, fatigue, and ease of movement.

• Antioxidant

Like Ginger, turmeric is also a good source of natural antioxidants. Both medicinal kitchen ingredients have surprising benefits. The antioxidant property of turmeric and Ginger protect your body cells from damages caused by free radicals. 

• Analgesic

The analgesic property of turmeric comes from curcumin which helps relieve pain. Research has also shown that turmeric extracts were as effective as pain killer tablets. Being an analgesic agent, this yellow spice also effectively relieves nerve pain.

• Antiseptic

Turmeric has natural healing properties and has been used as an antiseptic from the Vedic culture in India. The antiseptic property of turmeric heals wounds and bruises faster, fights against bacteria, and helps relieve pain.

The Benefits of Turmeric Milk

Turmeric is such a powerful ingredient with a lot to offer. Turmeric can be consumed in powdered form in food items or healthy milk drinks or can even be applied to the skin, wounds, or bruises. When applied to the face or skin, turmeric can provide glow and lustre to the skin.

Turmeric milk can be consumed by people of all age groups. It is especially very famous among kundalini yogis due to the wide range of benefits it has to offer. 

Turmeric milk or golden milk helps relieve chest congestion in children and allows them to breathe easily. Additionally, a glass of golden milk can strengthen bones, reduce pain, and keep everyone healthy with a better immune system. Some of the significant health benefits of turmeric milk tea are listed below:

• Stimulation of the immune system
• Purification of the skin
• Cleanses the Chakras
• Regulation of the metabolism
• Helps the liver function
• Improved digestion
• Help get rid of Cough
• Helps get rid of Cold
• Helps in weight loss
• Improved quality of sleep 
• Improved immune system, etc.

I hope the blog helped you with exactly what you were searching for! Don’t forget to try our golden milk recipe. Do let us know how did your golden milk turn out! And if you have some other interesting recipe for golden milk then do not forget to let us know. We’d be delighted to hear from you!

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