WHY GOLDEN MILK IS SO HEALTHFUL AND HEALING

Why Golden Milk is Popular

Golden Milk, sometimes known as "Golden Latte", is a turmeric-based drink from Ayurvedic tradition. It has surged in popularity for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting benefits from curcumin, ginger, and cinnamon. It's trendy as a soothing "turmeric latte" in cafes, aiding sleep and reducing chronic disease risks like inflammation-related conditions

Why It Works: Curcumin Absorption

Curcumin in turmeric is poorly water-soluble, limiting digestion and absorption. It binds to fats (lipids), making it bioavailable. Heating milk—dairy, plant-based, or coconut—provides fats for better uptake, enhanced by black pepper's piperine. (This is one of the few times we suggest using black pepper with turmeric and only in a small quantity. NEVER use a product with piperine in it).

Recipes for Golden Milk

The traditional recipe for Golden Milk is below

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric

• Pinch black pepper

• 1/2-inch fresh ginger, grated (optional)

• 1/2 tsp ghee (optional)

• Honey to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat milk in saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, pepper.

3. Simmer 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Sweeten, serve hot.

Turmeric's curcumin and ginger's gingerol both provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, synergizing in golden milk to reduce inflammation, aid digestion, lower blood sugar, and support heart health. Milk's fats enhance curcumin absorption for better benefits. The recipe for Golden Milk with Ginger is below.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)

• 1 tsp ground turmeric

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• Pinch black pepper

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat milk in saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, pepper.

3. Simmer 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Sweeten, serve hot.

Other Recipes with Curcumin and Natural Lipids

For those of you who are feeling adventurous, below are some recipes that might be fun - as well as being VERY healthy.

• Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower: Coat whole cauliflower in olive oil, fresh turmeric, and spices; roast at 400°F for 45 mins. Oils aid absorption.

• Red Lentil Dal: Sauté onions in coconut oil, add ground turmeric, lentils, and water; simmer. Coconut oil boosts bioavailability.

• Turmeric Hummus: Blend chickpeas, tahini (sesame fat), ground turmeric, garlic, and lemon. Tahini fats enhance curcumin uptake.

• Chana Masala: Cook chickpeas in coconut milk with ground turmeric, tomatoes, and spices. Milk fats improve digestion.

• Turmeric Energy Balls: Mix nuts, dates, coconut oil, and ground turmeric; roll into balls. Nuts and oil provide lipids.

Regardless of how you like your turmeric, always try to take it with food or something that has lipids in it.

Best health to you