Simple Creamy Golden Milk Latte!
Golden Milk Latte
You may have heard of this tasty drink as it’s kind of been all the rage in the last few years - I mean it’s got loads of healing benefits and it tastes amazing….move over Starbucks pumpkin spice latte ammm I right?!
Ok, if you’re one of those die hard pumpkin spice latte peeps - don’t worry I’m not taking it away from you BUT perhaps I can convince you in this blog to give this a go and reap the incredible benefits as well as enjoy sipping on the warming deliciousness that is the GOLDEN LATTE - I recently ordered one at a cafe called - the GOLDEN GIRLS LATTE lol - I mean nothing beats the gold girls, ladies!! I’m sure Blanch would approve!
So, what is a golden milk latte?
This is an Ayurvedic healing drink (Ayurveda is the traditional healing science from India, the word Ayurveda meaning the science of life) with a base of Turmeric root powder in milk. Traditionally it has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for treating ailments for centuries.
Let’s get to those benefits!
Anti-Inflammatory - *the curcumin found in turmeric is activated when combined with black pepper - hello anti-inflammatory!
Balances Hormones - cinnamon is a natural blood-sugar stabilizer - which is the underlying key to healthy hormone balance! And Turmeric is a natural liver detoxifier - important for excess hormones to leave the body.
Helps healthy gut flora - ***coconut oil is a natural anti-microbial helping to rid those unhealthy bacteria from the gut while leaving the beneficial ones behind!
Just as effective as steroids for pain and inflammation (without the side effects) - Studies have found that ** “The efficacy of curcumin are comparable to corticosteroid therapy”
WHAT’S IN IT:
1 ½ cups coconut milk and/or almond milk unsweetened!
1 tsp *organic turmeric
½ tsp grated fresh ginger
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp coconut oil
½ tsp non-alchohol vanilla extract (optional)
maple syrup/honey/or monk fruit to sweeten (optional)
*wanna make it pumpkin? Add 3 tbsp of unsweetened pumpkin puree to the mix w/ a dash of nutmeg!
*organic turmeric is important because some conventional dried turmeric have been found to contain gluten fillers or lead.
HOW TO MAKE IT:
Bring all ingredients to boil in a small pot.
Whisk the ingredients until it becomes frothy and smooth (about 3-5 minutes) alternative you can blend in a blender!
Enjoy!
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Sources -
*https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19594223
**https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10404539
***https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31728192
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I’m Katie, I help women with inflammation and autoimmune issues take a holistic approach to healing and feel more pleasure.