Turmeric Milk, known as haldi doodh in India, is a traditional drink made by stirring turmeric into warm milk. This golden milk, the magical tonic brimming with a heap of health benefits, has been a go-to remedy for Indians for centuries. In winter, especially when almost everyone is tickly coughing and feeling cold in chilly mornings and evenings, a warm cup of turmeric milk can sprinkle miracles.
Benefits of Turmeric Milk
Relieves Pain
Feeling stiffness and pain in joints are common in winter, but this traditional beverage can alleviate pain and warm you with relief. The presence of anti-inflammatory properties in turmeric not only offer relief from joint pains, but also pave the way for lowering chronic illnesses like heart disease.
Cures Indigestion
Holidays and celebrations brimming with luxurious, unhealthy meals can put you in the trouble of indigestion. Turmeric milk can ease you and bid farewell to aching bloating or digestive problems
Boosts Immunity
Daily consumption of turmeric milk can miraculously enhance your immune system. Especially when winter chills spread flu and cold, sipping a warm cup of golden milk can easily help you fight against illnesses.
Helps Sleep Better
This golden milk also ensures a good night’s sleep. The curcumin present in turmeric makes it an elixir. If you’re someone struggling with restlessness, having turmeric milk before bed can easily drift you off to sleep.
Reduces Ageing
Are you so concerned about your skin? If so, the regular consumption of turmeric milk will give you a natural glow and vibrant youthfulness. The presence of antioxidant content will slow down the process of ageing.
Golden milk also has the miraculous power to boost one’s memory by enhancing the functioning of the brain, thus being an elixir to fight against illnesses like Alzheimer’s. The regular consumption of this milk boosts your mood and helps you cope with depression and stress. The presence of calcium and vitamin D strengthens your bones. It’s also a home remedy for women who suffer from period cramps.
How to Make Turmeric Milk
Boil fresh milk over a medium heat in a saucepan. Add turmeric powder and stir well until the flavour and fragrance come out. Take the saucepan from the flame and add black pepper. You can also add honey, cinnamon and ginger to the lukewarm golden milk and mix it well before you sip.
