Indian medicine favors the consumption of an ancient turmeric-based drink. It’s about golden milk -also called golden milk OR turmeric latté.
As the article on the El Español website tells us, this drink has been used for centuries for the benefits attributed to its ingredients. With the advent of naturopathic diets, it has been reevaluated.
How to prepare golden milk
The same note indicates that it combines cow’s or vegetable milk – such as almond, coconut or oat drinks -, turmeric, clarified butter or coconut oil – for their supply of healthy fats – and other spices, such as pepper, which add flavor and enhance its effects.
To prepare it I followed this recipe.
The reasons for consuming it
The advantages of golden milk are associated with turmeric, his main ingredient. Regarding these virtues, naturist nutrition graduate Rocío Runca shared the following summary on the Entremujeres website.
– It is believed that he has the power detoxify the body. This is why in India they add it to most of their dishes and it is one of the main ingredients of the different varieties of curry (typical blends of spices that are added to meals to aid digestion and tone the body).
– In the Ayurvedic medicine -the oldest and most holistic medical system- is used as natural anti-inflammatory in case of joint pain, fever, arthritis, inflammation, menstrual pain, infections and liver disease. Followers of this trend claim that it is as effective as ibuprofen in relieving pain.
– It works antioxidant and there are currents that ensure that its regular consumption helps reduce peritumoral inflammation.
– It is a cardiovascular protector and against diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
– Improve processes digestive and aids protein digestion. This is very useful in case of irritable bowel syndrome, slow digestion and heartburn.
However, despite its benefits, its consumption is not recommended for people on anticoagulant treatment.
You should also keep in mind that if you have any questions, it is advisable to consult a doctor or nutritionist.
Source: Clarin
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