Golden Milk – The recipe to Good Health

Most Indian mothers and grandmothers would swear by this simple, hassle-free recipe that is the ticket to good health- We’re talking about haldi milk that has now gained popularity in the Western World where they call it “Turmeric Latte”.

This drink is made by adding turmeric powder to warm milk.

You can also spruce it up by adding other ingredients or spices like cinnamon or ginger for an interesting twist. This proven WIN combination is called Golden Milk and is great for physical and mental health.

The turmeric renders a yellow colour to the drink that looks and tastes like sunshine and the effectiveness of this age-old, traditional recipe goes back in time and is even mentioned in Ayurveda for its power to improve overall health and well-being due to its anti-inflammatory and immunity boosting properties.

Here are 5 (out of several) benefits of consuming Golden Milk or plain haldi doodh:

1.       Decreases inflammation and joint pain

Turmeric or Haldi is loaded with anti-inflammatory compounds that reduces the risk of many terminal illnesses that are caused due to inflammation. Additionally, the anti-inflammatory properties of haldi can also decrease joint stiffness and aches that are caused due to arthiritis.

2.       Lowers the risk of Heart Disease

The 3 main ingredients in Golden Milk (i.e haldi, cinnamon, and ginger) are known to possess properties that may protect against heart disease. Although studies are limited for complete proof, one study showed that consuming these ingredients had lower rates of heart attacks for someone who has undergone a bypass surgery.

3.       Improves immunity

Most often Haldi milk is put to test in Indian households where a family member is suffering from a cold or fever. Some people even opt for Golden milk and have experienced mild but instant relief in both cases. This is because of the antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties that these ingredients possess, that improve immunity by fighting off infections.

4.       Helps Digestion

Let’s start with ginger. Ginger is known to be a common fix for nausea and vomiting. Many chemotherapy patients are advised to chew on tiny bits off ginger to fight off side-effects.

As for turmeric, it reduces indigestion of fat by increasing the production of bile.

A win combination for real! But I guess we already mentioned that.

5.       Improves mental well-being

Depression could potentially be linked to low levels of BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor). Curcumin present in turmeric raises the level of BDNF. So, while apples keep the doctors away, haldi doodh can keep the blues at bay. Moreover, these ingredients also fix hormonal imbalance that occurs especially during menstruation. So ladies, you know which shelf to reach out to when it’s time!

These and many other factors have made this a beloved drink among humans everywhere. To make this, simply boil milk, turmeric, grated ginger, and cinnamon together and strain it. You can add honey for taste (this add-on will work well for kids). And that’s about it.

To perfect this beautiful golden potion, we suggest using farm-fresh, desi Cow milk that is rich in immunity boosters and free of hormones and preservatives.