"Like
the recipe for Yogi Tea, I learned this recipe from Yogi Bhajan. Golden
Milk is every bit as delicious and nourishing as Yogi Tea. Golden Milk
is the beverage to drink that will address those aches and pains in your
body. Yogi Bhajan taught that this recipe is good for the spine as well
as all the joints in the body.
Be
careful working with the turmeric as it can stain materials. Below is
the recipe for a cup of Golden Milk as well as the way to make a half a
gallon at a time.
For one cup: 1/8 tsp. turmeric (heaping)
¼ cup of water
8 oz. milk (can be cow or soy or rice or almond)
2 tblspn. Raw almond oil (optional)
Honey to taste
Boil
the turmeric in the water for about 8 minutes. You are looking for a
thick paste. You can add more water if you need to- the operative word
being “paste”. In another pan, gently heat the milk and almond oil. If
you are omitting the almond oil then warm just the milk. When the milk
comes just under boiling, remove from heat and mix into the turmeric
paste. Add the honey to taste. For me, the honey is a key part of the
Golden Milk appeal. I am not a fan of the taste of turmeric alone. If it
is summer time and you feel resistant to a hot beverage, you can add
the honey to the hot turmeric paste and then add the milk at room
temperature, stirring well.
To
make half a gallon, increase turmeric to a heaping teaspoon, water to 2
cups, milk to 8 cups and almond oil to 16 tablespoons. You can also mix
up the paste and then refrigerate it until you would like to use it.
The paste will keep in the refrigerator for up to 40 days.
This
drink is really quite delicious and I always feel that I am nourishing
my bones and body when I drink it. There are many, many studies that
verify the health claims made about turmeric. The primary active
ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Recent research has shown that
turmeric:
*addresses the pain and stiffness of arthritis
*decreases the inflammation caused by arthritis
*could be an effective tool in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease
*inhibits the growth of cancer
*delays liver damage that can lead to cirrhosis
All
I know is that I feel a difference in my body and my yoga when I add
Golden Milk to my weekly diet. Many of the studies about the health
benefits of turmeric are readily accessible online as well as other
recipes for enjoying turmeric. Next time you are in the supplement aisle
of your local co-op or health food store, scan the labels of
supplements- many of them contain turmeric. It is almost always better
to boost your health and nutrition through whole foods and whole
beverages than supplements.
An overview published in Advanced Experimental Medical Biology in
2007 attributes Turmeric with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,
antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer properties. It
would seem that a little Golden Milk can go a long way.
Enjoy."
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