Why We Love Golden Milk

Last summer I had the opportunity to go to a holistic health resort on the Baja coast in Mexico. During my time there I experienced some of the most delicious organic healthy meals I’ve ever had, tried many new foods and beverages, including this recipe. I was served this amazing health boosting drink just before breakfast each morning!

 Golden Milk Recipe:

 ½ cup water

1 teaspoon turmeric

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)

1-2 tablespoon coconut oil or MCT oil like brain octane

pinch of cardamom and cinnamon

1/2 tablespoon of raw honey or stevia to taste

Directions:

Boil water, black pepper & turmeric in small saucepan over low-medium heat for 8 minutes. (watch closely as water evaporates quickly) Meanwhile bring the almond milk to a boiling point and immediately remove from heat. (will boil over very quickly) Stir in the coconut oil, cinnamon and cardamom with black pepper or to emulsify blend for 10 seconds in the blender. Drink warm or if you prefer to refrigerate and drink cold. (If you want the full authentic experience I highly recommend using your own fresh homemade almond milk.)

So why is this so good for you?

The curcumin from turmeric is a very powerful and inflammatory in the body & is much better absorbed when combined with black pepper and a healthy fat like coconut oil.

If you want even more benefits take with a high source of DHA such as a high-quality Omega 3 supplement.

Another option is to think about utilizing the synergistic effect of turmeric, black pepper and omega 3 together is in seasoning up your favorite Salmon dish. 

I will also note that turmeric is great at permanently staining just about everything! (DO NOT drink while wearing your favorite white shirt! )

Have you recently injured yourself?

Do you have chronic joint pain, headaches or other high inflammatory conditions?

Recently I had one of my nutrition clients ask how they could support their body in reducing inflammation.

(If this is you then implementing some of these tips may be worth a shot!)

 

Remove Nightshades:

• Tomatoes
  
• White Potatoes
  
• Egg plants
  
• Bell peppers
  
• Hot Peppers (jalapenos, habaneros)
  
• Paprika
  
• Chilli peppers
  

 

Reduce Acidic foods:

• refined flours (crackers, breads, baked goods etc.)
  
• refined sugars
  
• bad fats (hydrogenated or trans fats (in most processed foods) vegetable oils like canola oil, refined palm oil,
  
• cottonseed oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil)
  
• Artificial sweeteners (aspartame & sucralose)
  
• Dairy (cheese)
  
• Coffee
  
• Alcohol
  
• Peanuts
  
• Increase foods that are alkalizing:
  
• lemon & lime
  
• vegetables (specifically dark leafy greens)
  
• consider alkaline water
  

 

Add in healing foods that reduce inflammation:

• turmeric
  
• ginger
  
• omega 3 (salmon, sardines, chlorella or spirulina)
  
• bone broth

Hopefully you can implement a tip or two to be well on your way to feeling great! Let me know how your golden milk turns out, I would love to hear from you!

If you liked these nutrition tips and recipes, then you will love the BE HEALTHY 101 Recipe Guide. Click here to find out more. [Link to the BE HEALTHY 101 Recipe Guide on the shop page]

Stay healthy,

Kendra Sayers