There are many ways in which you can add turmeric to your diet. You can make turmeric milk or haldi doodh at home with minimum available ingredients and avail all the health benefits it offers. Moreover, during covid-19, turmeric milk protected many people from the virus.
Turmeric Milk Benefits
Now let's discuss in detail the health benefits of Golden milk;
Turmeric milk Promotes heart health
Turmeric is really good for the heart health. The antioxidant as well as anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric can help reduce the risk of heart strokes or diseases. Including turmeric milk to your diet is a great way to protect your heart health.
It Helps in fighting inflammation
Turmeric has good amount of curcumin that can help in controlling inflammation. Turmeric milk can help in controlling swelling or irritation. It is especially good for people with arthritis problem. It also helps in relieving joint pain. It reduces both pain & fatigue.
It Controls blood sugar levels
People with diabetes should definitely consume turmeric milk as it is really good for them. Cinnamon is also added in turmeric milk that can help reduce blood sugar levels. But before consuming turmeric milk, it is better to consult your doctor who will tell you the right amount and method to drink it.
Haldi Doodh Boosts immunity & brain function
Turmeric is full of properties which can contribute to better immunity. Drinking turmeric milk can help you in preventing infections, cold, flu & many other health issues. In addition, many studies have also mentioned that turmeric milk can enhance brain function and improve memory.
Golden Milk promotes Good Sleep
Promoting good sleep is another great advantage of turmeric milk. It produces amino acid - tryptophan and therefore having it warm at night before going to bed will help you relax, calm the mood and promote an undisturbed sleep all night.
It is Good for skin
The antioxidant as well as anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric milk also helps fight against ageing, skin eruptions, acne, scars and eczema. Consuming turmeric milk softens your skin, removes fine lines, lightens the marks and helps your skin glow naturally.
It helps in Weight loss
Turmeric milk also helps lose weight! Turmeric has dietary fiber and if you have milk with turmeric then it will prevent weight gain by helping you get rid of the extra fat deposited in your body.
How to prepare turmeric milk/haldi doodh
In order to prepare golden milk you may need just few ingredients. Below we have mentioned the easiest way to make turmeric milk at home:
Ingredients required: some unsweetened milk, 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder, a pinch of black pepper, some grated ginger and 1 tablespoon honey.
Method: Put all these ingredients in a bowl and bring to a boil. After 10 minutes, strain the milk & add a pinch of cinnamon on top of it. Your golden milk is ready!!!
Remember that the best time to drink turmeric milk is during night....
