Golden milk is nothing but the milk drink prepared with
Turmeric and a few other spices. According to KunalKapur, the famous chef in India, this is a drink
you should include in your diet to improve and preserve your health.
To prepare golden milk at home, take half a cup of milk (you
can use dairy milk of non-diary milk such as coconut or almond milk) and one
teaspoon each of turmeric powder and ginger powder. Mix this with a half
teaspoon of cinnamon powder, little black pepper powder,
and a little honey. Bring the mixture up to boil and then allow it to simmer
for ten minutes. Then strain the mixture using a strainer. The drink is ready to
use now, and you can even keep it in the refrigerator for a few days. Here are
some of its benefits to motivate you.
1. To relieve inflammation
The spices used in the golden milk have anti-inflammatory
characteristics. So the frequent use of this drink is beneficial to reduce the
effects of heart problems, cancer, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, cold, cough
as well as metabolic syndrome.
2. To improve brain function and memory
Turmeric helps improve the functions of the brain and
memory. Cinnamon helps reduce the effects of Parkinson's disease. Some studies
even recommended that a golden drink can improve mood and reduce the effects of
cell damage. The famous chef in India
suggests drinking this daily either in the morning or just before going to bed can
provide its full results.
3. To prevent heart disease
The traditional belief is that Turmeric and other spices in
the golden milk can prevent heart disease. Since Turmeric was a major
ingredient in the diet of the former Indian Generation, especially farmers,
they were healthy and free from any kind of disease.
4. To reduce the risk of Cancer
The best chef in
India points out the effects of the golden drink to reduce cancer risks.
There is no totally proven extensive studies are done on this field, but many
believe in its power to diminish cancer risks.
5. To reduce cold and cough
The main components, Turmeric and ginger in golden milk, are
highly effective in reducing the effects of cold and cough and increase the
immunity power of the body. If you are in the habit of drinking this daily, the
risk of getting a cold or other virus-infected sickness will be less.
Besides the qualities
mentioned above, the golden drink is effective in lowering blood sugar, improving
bone health, and improve digestion. So make it a habit to drink this daily and
stay healthy.
