I’ve come across recipes similar to this a lot recently and read something almost daily about the ever-expanding list of benefits turmeric and/or curcumin provide, so I will definitely have to give this recipe from Healthy Holistic Living a try. Sounds like it might make a nice, soothing, super-healthy drink for this hectic time of the year….
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GOLDEN MILK
This is a wonderful beverage to have in the evening and the benefits are extraordinary.
The main ingredient in this recipe is turmeric. 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.
Benefits of turmeric:
1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.
7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.
9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.
10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.
11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.
12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.
13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.
16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.
17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.
18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.
20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.
According to Dr. Andrew Weil recent research on both turmeric and curcumin is very promising:
- Curcumin seems to delay liver damage that can eventually lead to cirrhosis, according to preliminary experimental research at the Medical University Graz in Austria.
- Kansas State University research found that adding certain spices, including turmeric, can reduce the levels of heterocyclic amines — carcinogenic compounds that are formed when meats are barbecued, boiled or fried — by up to 40 percent.
- Rodent studies at the University of Texas indicate that curcumin inhibits the growth of a skin cancer, melanoma and also slows the spread of breast cancer into the lungs.
- Researchers from the University of South Dakota have found that pretreatment with curcumin makes cancer cells more vulnerable to chemo and radiotherapy.
- Epidemiologists have hypothesized that the turmeric that is part of daily curries eaten in India may help explain the low rate of Alzheimer’s disease in that country. Among people aged 70 to 79, the rate is less than one-quarter that of the United States.
- And at least one new study suggests curcumin’s value for arthritis treatment. Since arthritis is so common and the results so interesting, it’s worth a closer look.
Read more: http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/turmeric-tea.html#ixzz2nbEfeiHF
Supposedly 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. Yup, by mixing turmeric and black pepper together, you increase your body’s absorption of the turmeric by 2000%!
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 (personal note: use structured water for the most benefit)
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a small 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
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of almond milk (hemp or coconut are also good options)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon or more of turmeric paste
- Honey (personal note: you may want to experiment with other all-natural sweeteners, too, such as agave, coconut crystals, stevia, etc.)
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 good video on making turmeric paste and golden milk variations, although she mentions using soy milk, which I would not recommend at all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYCQb2YNGt4#t=15
And here’s another recipe from Healthy Holistic Living that’s a slight variation on the Golden Milk, plus you don’t have to take the time to make the paste:
TURMERIC TEA
We all need a sweet treat from time to time and this is my go to drink. It smells heavenly and is a great drink either first thing in the morning or as a treat at the end of a long day.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Coconut Milk (or almond)
- ½ tspn Cinnamon
- ½ tspn Turmeric
- 1/8 tspn Nutmeg
- Dash of Cayenne Pepper
- Raw honey to taste
Instructions:
Put coconut milk, spices and honey in a sauce pan heat up slowly on low heat. If you put it on high heat the coconut milk will get too thick. Pour and enjoy.
Related Self-help Health posts:
https://selfhelphealth.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/coconut-oil-one-of-the-yummiest-health-aids-ever/
https://selfhelphealth.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/the-top-ten-for-a-strong-immune-response/
FYI, get the ingredients for this recipe at discount prices by shopping on-line at Vitacost or iHerb (use code CJG192 and get $10 a $40 order), two of my favorite places for health supplements, personal care items, food products and more.
Salud!
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Disclaimer: Please note that any information here is provided as a guideline only, and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your physician, nutritionist, trained healthcare practitioner, and/or inner guidance system. Always consult a professional before undertaking any change to your normal health routine.
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Normally I don’t say much when folks re-post my work without permission it is generally a waste of energy and stopping it is almost impossible but did you feel you needed to take 2 articles and graphics without permission and re-post them? Really?
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Michelle,
I apologize. I thought since I mentioned where the articles were from and posted a link back to you site that it was okay and would actually generate extra visits to your site. I have had people re-post some of my own content w/out ever even mentioning it’s not their own or where it’s from. Personally, I appreciate when they share what I’ve written as long as they mention where it’s from….I see it as “free advertising,” plus getting the information out to a wider audience than would happen otherwise, which is what it’s all about in my book. I guess maybe my perspective is different or doesn’t follow proper “etiquette.”
Anyway, I will delete this post if that’s what you want. And again, I apologize. I was in no way trying to claim the content as my own. Just thought it contained information that I wanted others to know about and share.
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I just made the turmeric tea recipe….using almond milk and about a tsp of honey….also added a tsp of coconut oil, several drops of vanilla creme liquid stevia, and a dash of Himalayan salt (I love to tinker with recipes :-)). A tasty, healthy way to get more turmeric in your diet and a nice warming drink during this cold time of the year. I can also see how it would make a soothing, relaxing drink before bedtime.
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I have heard so much about tumeric and the great anti-inflammatory effects (especially for runners!) I always add some to spice blends and roasted vegetables 🙂
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Yes, there are a lot of different ways to work it into your diet. I sometimes fixed scrambled eggs w/ curry and add some extra turmeric to that. Or when I fix any kind of curry dish, I always “up the ante” w/ additional turmeric. I also always try to add some fresh organic ground peppercorns because of the synergistic combination this makes for and increased potency of both ingredients. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
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