Turmeric has been called the spice of life, a superfood, a wonder spice. It’s known to have a whole slew of health benefits and turmeric golden milk is a delicious way to incorporate it in your diet.
Sorry to interrupt our regular holiday baking programming – I have just been too ill to do any sort of baking lately (but hey, check out this round-up of stunning cake ideas you can serve this Thanksgiving).
I always get sick when the weather gets colder (so that’s 8 months in the year up here!) and being allergic to almost all medicine that can help me, I’m usually sick longer and my symptoms a tad bit worse.
I’ve learned to cope though and believe me when I say I’ve tried a lot of home remedies and herbal medicine and just outright weird and nasty stuff. Some worked, some didn’t, and there are some that are standouts.
Today is about one of those standouts. It has become one of my favourite drinks – turmeric golden milk. I know it sounds weird – turmeric is used for curry after all – and I thought so too at first.
But when I googled the health benefits of turmeric, I thought it was just silly for me not to try it at least once. Haven’t looked back since.
Health benefits of turmeric
I won’t go into much detail here because you would always find different opinions about home remedies like this. What is common in all of them is this: it’s good for you.
And a great way to incorporate it in your diet is through turmeric golden milk.
How to make turmeric golden milk
My recipe uses almond milk
though feel free to experiment with milk or even coconut milk.
I picked almond because I like the taste and I read (yes, I like to google stuff) that dairy milk should be avoided when you have a cough (makes phlegm thicker > irritates the throat > makes it harder for you to breathe – lovely picture isn’t it?).
So if it’s cough & colds you’re trying to get rid of, stick to non-dairy milk.
(Looking to make something cold? Try this anti inflammatory golden milkshake!)
Why do you need black pepper with turmeric?
Another unusual thing about this drink is it has black pepper in it. According to google (yup, again!), black pepper helps our bodies absorb turmeric and curcumin, its main active ingredient.
Don’t worry, you can hardly taste it; in addition to helping in absorption, it just gives a very subtle spicy kick to your drink which is nice.
Turmeric golden milk is very yellow though. So be careful not to spill it on your sparkling white countertop and you may want to brush your teeth after drinking it. Not the ideal first date drink but perfect for days when you need something warm and comfy to make you feel better.
Other delicious home remedies
If you’re looking for other home remedies to fight the winter sniffles, check these out:
How to Make Turmeric Golden Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Honey to taste
- Dash ground black pepper
Instructions
- In small saucepan over medium heat, whisk 1 cup almond milk, ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon and honey until the honey is dissolved and ingredients are well incorporated (3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and add a dash of ground black pepper. Give it a final whisk.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only.
Cheers to your health!
Did you make turmeric golden milk? What are your personal home remedies when you’re not feeling well? Tell me about it in the comments section below. I’d love to hear all about it.
Here are some things that make me feel better when I’m under the weather. Hope they cheer you up too!
Jillian
Yum, I bet this Turmeric Warm Milk tastes SO delicious!
Rebecca M.
I need to make a big cup of this for my hubby!! He came down with a sore throat and fever today and is just miserable 🙂 I am sure it would help him feel much better 🙂
Jolina
Sorry to hear that. And around the Thanksgiving weekend too boo. Hope he likes this and gets better soon!
Elizabeth
Home remedies are way better than OTC cough meds. Hope you feel better soon!!!
Jolina
They definitely are, especially for someone like me who’s allergic to everything! Thanks Elizabeth 🙂 I am feeling much better.
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen
I just recently started using turmeric a few months ago, and really like it. It’s great for inflammation. I haven’t tried golden milk yet. It’s has a beautiful color.
Jolina
Hi Kimberly! How do you take turmeric? Some people compare golden milk to chai…hope you like it!
Ana De- Jesus
I make Tumeric Golden milk which reminds me I have not made it in a while so I probably need to make it again.
Jolina
Nice! It’s perfect for the cooler weather. Gotta keep healthy!
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide
I love golden milk! It is a great before bed treat. …and from what I’ve heard, dairy can react differently in people with colds. Not always making them phlemy 😉
Jolina
Google lied to me! Hahaha! Just kidding, I’m sure that’s right too 🙂 And I agree, golden milk is an awesome drink before bed, so warm and cozy!
Fatima
Turmeric golden milk is really good especially when one is not well. I normally take it when I am having my period and it is so helpful in reducing cramps.
Jolina
I read that too! Turmeric has so many amazing benefits doesn’t it? Just incredible 🙂
Neely Moldovan
I’ve never heard of this but I really loved reading about it. Can’t beat the health benefits. Im all about that!
Jolina
Hi Neely! Lots of people are fans precisely because of the health benefits. I hope you try it once – I must warn you it’s kind of an acquired taste though. I didn’t like it at first sip but then it grew on me and now I can’t get enough haha. Would love to hear what you thought of it.
Divya @ Eat Teach Blog
I’ve heard wonderful things about turmeric. My yoga teacher once made me golden milk, but I just couldn’t get over the warmth of it! Maybe Ill have to try It again!
Jolina
I’m a fairly recent fan of turmeric but now can’t get enough of it. Hope you give it another go 🙂
Melanie
I have never heard of tumeric golden milk!
Jolina
Try googling the health benefits Melanie, might just convince you to try too 🙂
Jett Whitfield
I got hooked on Golden Milk a few months ago. The recipe I use is similar but I put a teaspoon of coconut oil in the pan. Let that melt and add almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger & dash of pepper. So soothing on a cold evening!
Jolina
Now that sounds delicious! Ginger is definitely a great addition. I gotta try your recipe 🙂 And yes, golden milk is great before bed. Thanks Jett!
Angela
I dont use this very often at all but now that I know all the benefits Im definitely going to have to work it in more frequently.
Jolina
Awesome! Definitely need all the help we can get before full on snow comes.
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food
This is so interesting, Jolina!! I occasionally have warm milk before bed and I knew turmeric was good for you, but have never had it in anything like this before. Hubby is starting to feel a cold coming on so this is absolutely perfect timing. Pinned! Love the addition of cinnamon in there too. Have a wonderful week, my friend!
Jolina
Hi Dawn! I must warn you – some people love it and some people hate it – so I guess it’s an acquired taste?? You can adjust the cinnamon or the honey until you guys get the taste you like 🙂 Hope you find the perfect ratios for you! We had flurries today, hope it’s not too too bad over there. Have a wonderful week too!
jess
I definitely find this easier to drink without the honey. I think the sweetness just confuses me, haha!
Jolina
Hahaha I personally cannot drink it without honey 🙂 Whatever works, just as long as we get turmeric in our system!
Alicia
This is really interesting. I personally don’t drink milk although I should but my kids and husband sure do. I may try this out for them sometime.
Jolina
Hi Alicia! Try a small batch and adjust according to the kids’ taste. Hopefully you guys will find a combo you’d enjoy 🙂