Have you heard of the numerous benefits of golden milk? This warm,  soothing drink combines the beneficial properties of turmeric, coconut milk, ginger, and black pepper, and effectively relieves anxiety, stress, and improves sleep quality.

Its main ingredient is turmeric, which is the healthiest spice on Earth and has been used for more than 8,000 years. Curcumin, its active ingredient, provides most of its medicinal qualities, since it soothes pain and fights inflammation, and thus treats diabetes, migraine, cancer, stroke, neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, and thyroid problems.

Moreover, curcumin destroys bacteria and microbes, regulates blood sugar levels, lowers destroys cholesterol, strengthens the immune system, and soothes the nerves. Also, it improves heart health, detoxifies the liver, accelerates the healing of wounds, and improves cognition.

On the other hand, coconut milk energizes the body, regulates blood glucose, improves heart health, and helps weight loss. It is rich in vitamins C, E, and B, antioxidants, and minerals like magnesium, potassium, iron, and phosphorus.

Ginger soothes pain, regulates the insulin function and hypertension, helps digestion, kills microbes, and boosts blood circulation.

So, here is how to prepare this amazing natural drink:

Ingredients:

• 1 Tsp. of turmeric
• 2 cups of coconut milk
• 1 ginger
• ¼ Tsp. of black pepper
• Honey

Instructions:

Mix all the ingredients, except honey, in a pan, and heat the mixture until you notice bubbles showing. Then remove from heat, leave it aside for 5 minutes, Strain the ginger, sweeten with honey, and stir.

Drink the golden milk right away.

Turmeric milk has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, but it has recently become a trend in the Western world. Also known as turmeric tea and golden milk, it has potent natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-arthritic, and anti-cancer benefits, among others.

Additionally, these are some of the numerous health benefits of this drink:

• Reduces free-radical damage and oxidative stress
• Supports over 160 individual physiological functions
• Alleviates arthritis pain and inflammation
• Slows the progression of neurodegenerative disease
• Improves blood pressure and lowers  LDL cholesterol
• Prevents or inhibits colon, breast, and pancreatic cancers
• Improves memory and speeds learning

Pretty impressive! Therefore, prepare your golden milk today and enjoy its benefits!

Source: thehealthy-living.com