Easy Turmeric Golden Milk

Looking for an easy way to boost your immune in the New Year?

Try this simple warm turmeric milk that has been prescribed in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for centuries

What is Golden Milk?

There are many incarnations of golden milk, but all will have turmeric

Golden milk is made by bringing milk to a rolling boil, adding turmeric, fresh or dried, then allowing the milk to steep for several minutes as the golden pigment of the turmeric diffuses into the milk

Sometimes a sweetener such as honey or maple syrup is added, plus other spices, as shown in the recipe below

What is turmeric?

Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory spice that helps relieve symptoms of arthritis, and in some cases, is more effective than anti-inflammatory drugs.

It is an antioxidant, supporting growth of new neurons in the brain, potentially protecting against age related cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s Disease.

The active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, has shown promising results in treating depression, heart disease, diabetes, protecting against certain cancers, and supporting overall longevity due to its anti-inflammatory effects

What makes turmeric more absorbable?

The important biological compound in turmeric, curcumin, is fat soluble, so needs to be consumed with fats, like the fat found in milk, coconut oil, or avocado for better absorption.

The alkaloid found in black pepper called piperine makes turmeric more absorbable, so add pepper to foods with turmeric, and consider a supplement that also contains piperine if you take turmeric in supplement form

Applying heat, such as in this golden milk recipe, will also increase absorption