Ayurvedic golden milk: how to prepare it and what are its benefits?

Golden milk is an Ayurvedic drink that is prepared on the basis of milk and turmeric. It is especially recommended for autumn and winter, because it strengthens immunity and warms you up. What other properties does it have and how to prepare golden milk?

Golden milk fits the theme healthy ayurvedic diet
. The most important ingredient in this drink is turmeric, a spice known to mankind for thousands of years.
It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant and even
anticancer. Jone of the compounds contained in turmeric is
curcuminwhich is a powerful antioxidant.
It protects cells from oxidative stress and free radicals, and prevents the accumulation of fat in the arteries.

Turmeric used to prepare golden milk improves blood circulation and warms, which is why it is so recommended in the autumn and winter.
In addition, golden milk helps in improving memory and proper brain function.
It is also recommended for people with problems of the circulatory system. The effect of drinking golden milk is also
radiant complexion
.

Golden milk recipe

To prepare golden milk you need:

• a glass of milk (cow or plant)
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric paste
• 1 teaspoon of fat (e.g. clarified butter)

Preparation:

1. The first step is to make turmeric paste. For this, we need to boil half a cup of water and a quarter cup of turmeric powder over medium heat for about 7 minutes. Keep stirring the contents of the pot without bringing it to a boil. When the mixture reaches a paste-like consistency, it is ready.
2. Now we can proceed to the preparation of golden milk. Put the milk, a teaspoon of turmeric paste and fat in a pot and cook for about 15 minutes.
3. Ginger, cloves or cardamom can also be added to golden milk. Or honey, but this ingredient only after cooling down.

Golden milk: contraindications

Turmeric stimulates the production of bile, so golden milk should not be drunk by people with gallstones. It is also on the list of contraindications for people with stomach ulcers and hyperacidity.