During the recently concluded 14-day Pranayama Intensive, we devoted one session to discuss general guidelines regarding diet. During the discussion, Cori Roth talked about her healthy recipe for “golden milk”. We are grateful to her for sharing her recipe with us.
GOLDEN MILK
- 1 1/2C – Coconut milk
- 1 1/2C – Almond Milk
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder or fresh ginger to taste
- 1 whole cinnamon stick or 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 TBS coconut oil
- 1 pinch ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 TBS maple syrup or preferred sweetener, i.e. honey. Do not use sugar
Place it all in a pot. Whisk together. SLOWLY heat over medium heat. Do not bring to a boil. Whisk occasionally. When ready to serve, remove cinnamon stick, pour, relax and enjoy!
Benefits
Golden Milk (also known as haldi doodh), is a tonic that honors ayurvedic dietary principles and is very nourishing to the body and mind. One *MAY* experience : improved digestion and gut health, reduced joint pain and inflammation, improvement of memory and brain function, a stronger immune system, and a more restful sleep.
Bedtime is preferable to consume Golden Milk because of its very relaxing/healing properties. The black pepper and fat (coconut milk) help with the absorption of turmeric, a key ingredient in this beverage. PLEASE NOTE: If using honey, add after the pot has been removed from the heat source. Heating honey is considered toxic in Ayurveda. Use organic coconut milk if possible in this recipe.
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