Happy Easter everyone. I hope your easter is cozy, even tho we all spend it inside, except for the luckiest ones with balconies or gardens. I’m spending my very first easter all alone in my small apt in LA. Kinda lonely, but I’m trying to make the best out of it. Excited for a zoom call today with some girlfriends. Lately, I have been cutting normal coffee and only been drinking decaf coffee, as well as trying out new decaf drinks like Matcha and Golden Mylk. LA people are obsessed with these two drinks, and the yellow color of the golden mylk, makes it very easter-ish.

What are the benefits of golden mylk

Also known as haldi doodh, golden milk is touted for its healing, anti-inflammatory properties largely thanks to curcumin found in turmeric. Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years for conditions such as breathing problems, joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and more. Modern research also suggests that turmeric is a potent antioxidant with antimicrobial and anticancer effects. Although turmeric gets most of the spotlight, the other spices in golden milk are also health-promoting! Both ginger and cinnamon are known for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits.

What you need

light canned and unsweetened coconut milk
milk of your choice
ground tumeric
coconut oil
one tbs of maple syrup, honey, or stevia
black pepper

How you do

Using a mix of light (canned) coconut milk and unsweetened coconut milk, cashew milk or almond milk creates the perfect creamy base. I’ve tried using both fresh and ground turmeric and have to say the ground is better in terms of flavor! Coconut oil adds a touch of healthy fat and makes the turmeric more available for our bodies to absorb because it is fat-soluble. So don’t skip the oil! Black pepper also makes the curcumin in turmeric more bioavailable, so it’s an important addition as well. To sweeten, you can go any number of ways. I typically go for a spoonful of maple syrup, and if it still needs some sweetness or a dash of stevia is perfect.

Step by step

Pour the milk into a small pot on medium heat
Add some ground turmeric, a pinch of black pepper (which helps your body absorb the curcumin), a sprinkle of cinnamon (another natural anti-inflammatory) and your sweetener of choice.
Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors all meld and enjoy hot or cool down.

I wish you and your family a peaceful easter, due to the circumstances.

Best, Eline S.