What up, TSPeepers! Could not be more excited about today’s post. I am in the mood to kick my own ass and get focused on my health! I have been researching, talking, and trying new things. I am stoked, to say the least, and excited to share with you the most recent little elixir I have discovered. Thank you to my very knowledgeable, health nut, and yogi extraordinaire neighbor and friend, Sandy, for this liquid gold recipe. Today, we are talking “Golden Milk” and why we all should be adding it to our daily regimen.
Golden Milk’s main ingredient is turmeric and this is a MUST in our daily diet. Turmeric comes from east Asia, has been around FOREVER, and its main component is something called curcumin which exhibits more than 600 health benefits. Basically, this is a no-brainer and making this drink is a quick, easy, and delicious way to get turmeric in your system without slaving over some crazy-ass recipe that is going to require lots of time and ingredients. Check out all of the benefits of turmeric:
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-carcinogenic
- promotes digestive health
- high blood pressure
- brain function
- memory
- natural liver detoxifier
- boosts immunity
- help with skin conditions
- weight management
There are so many more benefits than what you see here, but you catch my drift. And, get this, when you combine pepper with turmeric you increase your body’s absorption of turmeric’s properties by 2000%. The hypochondriac in me is screaming, “YES PLEASE!”
Recipe for Golden Milk
1/4 c. turmeric powder
1/2 c. filtered water
1/2 tsp. black pepper
To make the paste:
Put all of the ingredients into a sauce pan over high heat. Cook and stir constantly until it turns into a paste. This doesn’t take long at all. Place the paste in a jar, let cool, and then refrigerate. I put my paste in one of these.
To make the Golden Milk:
In a small pan heat the following;
1 c. almond milk
1/2 tsp. turmeric paste
1 tsp. coconut oil
Whisk until hot and drink. This is best before bed but can totally be consumed cold. (If you are in a pinch, I say make a cold shooter and down the hatch with it.)
Nicole says
April 15, 2015 at 10:56 amI frigging love this stuff! Michelle made me a nice big hot cup of it yesterday and it was frigging delicious. You best know I will be drinking my Golden Milk everyday. I am so grateful for all of the beautiful women in our lives who share their valuable information and secrets with us! Salute!
Kellene says
April 15, 2015 at 11:51 amNeed to get this in Brady’s hands ASAP! It is worth a try! Thanks for the tip!!
Michelle says
April 15, 2015 at 8:39 pmI thought of you as I learned more and more about this incredible spice. I am excited for Will and Mia to try.
Carol says
April 15, 2015 at 12:29 pmCan’t wait to try this!
Michelle says
April 15, 2015 at 8:39 pmYour are going to be very surprised! It’s awesome!
Jack says
April 15, 2015 at 7:00 pmGolden milk I’m in!!!
Michelle says
April 15, 2015 at 8:38 pmIt really good and even better for you! Enjoy!
Allison Diedrich says
April 15, 2015 at 10:51 pmHI! Where do you recommend buying the turmeric powder? I’ve seen it at Trader Joes in the spice aisle…is this high enough quality? I’ve been looking for a way to introduce turmeric into my life and this looks purrrfect.
THANKS MICHELLE!
Michelle says
April 16, 2015 at 8:34 amYes Allison!You are so WELCOME! I thought the same thing when I learned about it! It has been one of those things I was wanting to incorporate, but I could not find a practical recipe. I knew some Indian dish would have been a one time thing. I use the turmeric from Trader Joe’s. It was what my friend recommended and what I thought wouldn’t go far will last quite a bit. It’s delicious. Enjoy!
Lauren says
April 21, 2015 at 3:45 pmThanks for the recipe! I’ve made it the last few nights and it makes me sleep like a rock! Not sure if that’s a normal side affect, but I’ll take it! Xo
Michelle says
April 22, 2015 at 7:23 amYES!!! I love it. I have been bringing it up to bed with me. So glad you are enjoying. M