Turmeric & Coconut Milk Bedtime Drink – Powerhouse Anti-Inflammatory

Learn how to make your own anti-inflammatory turmeric and coconut milk.  Check out the article we found over at Eat Local Grown.

Turmeric milk is a traditional Indian and Ayurvedic beverage that is typically drunk before bed. Similar to what we do here in the States with warm milk before bed. Although, I never really enjoyed warm milk before bed as a kid, I sure do enjoy this delicious beverage. The warming effect it has on the body puts you right to sleep!

I chose to add ginger to my recipe to further enhance the anti-inflammatory properties (especially for the digestive tract!). Honey is optional as a sweetener…but it does also add more medicinal properties! I use coconut milk because it is full of healthy fats and contains lauric acid, antimicrobial lipids and capric acid, which have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.

I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!

Here is how to make this delicious healing beverage:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups coconut milk (or milk of your choice)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (the absorption of turmeric is actually enhanced when combined with black pepper)
• 1″ piece of ginger sliced
• raw honey to sweeten, if desired

*Note: If you have an ulcerative intestinal problem, omit the black pepper as it can be problematic with ulcers. Black pepper can even make small cuts in the bowels of people with Crohn’s disease

Directions:

• In a saucepan add all ingredients (except honey, if using) and whisk to combine
• Heat over medium heat until it starts to bubble
• Then turn heat down to low and simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld
• Strain out the ginger
• Add honey and stir
• Makes 2 servings, so you can share the love

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