
Turmeric contains curcumin, the polyphenol identified as its primary active component and which exhibits over 150 potentially therapeutic activities, which include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Additional benefits:
- Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antiseptic,analgesic.
- Boosts immunity.
- Anti-carcinogenic.
- Helps maintain cholesterol levels.
- Promotes digestive health.
- Liver detoxifier.
- Regulates metabolism and weight management.
- High blood pressure.
- Memory and brain function.
- Various skin conditions.
- Neurological disorders.
- Lowers Triglycerides.
Adding black pepper to turmeric or turmeric-spiced food, enhances curcumin's bioavailability by 1,000 times due to black pepper's hot property called piperine. By mixing turmeric and black pepper together, you increase your body's absorption of the turmeric by 2000%!
How To Make Golden Milk
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 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 Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of almond milk (hemp or coconut milk are also good options)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon or more of turmeric paste
- honey
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.
This is a great video on golden milk variations:
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Credits: Healthy Holistic Living via Real Farmacy
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