2015 is here and it's going to be a great year so why not start the year as you mean to go on or at least try!! Ever since coming back from Vietnam (more on that trip later!) I have been feeling a little sluggish and was inspired to create a Spice Queen version of a drink my Mum used to give me as a child to get me over my winter ailments and blues.
Golden Milk is a traditional Ayurvedic drink made with turmeric and milk and then different variations of spices after that, used both for cleansing and improving immunity against colds and flu.
The colouring agent, curcumin, in turmeric, the key spice in this recipe, helps increase bile production which the liver needs to eliminate toxins from our bodies. It is also a powerful anti-inflammatory and so works the digestive system too which is equally important in detoxing. It is important that the better the curcumin content the more effective using turmeric for this purpose will be.
The response I received from viewers when I demonstrated this recipe on TV recently was amazing so here is the recipe that will get you addicted to this beautiful golden healthy drink!
Ingredients (Serves 1):
1 Cup Almond or Organic Milk
1 tsp Spice Sanctuary Turmeric ( known as a liver cleanser)
1/4 tsp Spice Sanctuary Coorg Bold Cardamom Ground (a good diuretic and good for digestion)
1/4 tsp Spice Sanctuary Ginger Powder (known to help blood flow and digestion)
pinch Spice Sanctuary Saffron (known to help cleanse the liver)
1 tsp Organic Coconut Oil
Honey to taste
How to Make:
1. Pour the milk and spices into a blender. Blend together for a minute or half that time if you have a high speed blender.
2. Next, transfer to a saucepan, add the coconut oil and honey and bring the milk to a boil on a low heat, stirring occasionally.
How to Enjoy:
1. Drink this golden deliciousness immediately and preferably first thing in the morning and at least an hour before bedtime. If the spices leave a residue on the bottom of your cup, give it a stir as you're drinking.
HAPPY DETOXING AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
