Heart Healthy Turmeric Milk
You may have heard about the amazing anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric but did you also know it is amazing for your heart? Research in the American Journal of Hypertension in June 2012 showed that a combined exercise and curcumin program significantly slowed age-related degeneration in the heart. Turmeric milk is a traditional Indian and Ayurvedic beverage that is typically drunk before bed. It's warm and cozy and is sure to become a favourite. Don't leave out the fresh ground pepper, it enhances the absorption of the curcumin.
Prep:
5mins
Cook:
10mins
Dietary Preference(s):
Dairy Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp coconut butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp grated turmeric
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Pinch of sea salt and fresh ground pepper
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
How to Make It
In a saucepan add all ingredients, except honey, and whisk together.
Heat over medium heat until milk starts to simmer.
Turn heat to low and continue to heat for at least 5 minutes. Flavor intensifies with steeping time.
Strain out the ginger.
Add honey and stir.
Top with ground cinnamon.
