Golden Milk Turmeric Lattes are on of my favorite go to drinks! It’s the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day. Plus it is loaded with health benefits! I like it with raw cow’s milk but you can always use oat, coconut or almond milk for a vegan option. Try it and I know it will soon be a favorite in your home too!
Golden Milk Turmeric Latte
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups milk of choice
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 star anise optional
Instructions
- Heat pick, spices and syrup on stovetop until warm.
- Pour into mug and top with a star anise for added health benefits.
Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric helps stimulate digestion by encouraging production of bile and supports the liver. It’s a potent anti-inflammatory that can help reduce chronic pain. It has extensive research for it’s anticancer benefits as well.
energetics: warming and slightly drying
properties: anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antioxidant, cholagogue and hepatoprotective
research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24473984/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24672232/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12680238/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3665200/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18662800/
Benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon is useful in stimulating proper digestion and increases circulation throughout the body. It is also shown to help with the production of insulin.
energetics: warming, drying and constricting
properties: anti diabetic, antioxidant, antiseptic, aromatic, astringent and carminative
research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22007625/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22972104/
Benefits of Black Pepper
Black Pepper is another digestive stimulant and can help ease gas and bloating. It is also a helper or catalyst of turmeric enchancing turmeric’s effect on the body and should be paired together for better absorption. Black pepper has been found to significantly enhance the activity of the body’s natural killer cells making it a huge support to the immune system.
energetics: warming and slightly drying
properties: antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, anticarcinogenic, carminative and circulatory stimulant
research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20839630/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20210607/
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