Weight-management kitchen
Turmeric Golden Milk
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk or unsweetened plant milk
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of black pepper
- Optional: 1 tsp honey
Step by step
- Warm the milk in a small pan over medium-low heat.
- Whisk in turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and pepper.
- Simmer gently 3–5 minutes without boiling.
- Pour into a mug and sweeten lightly if you like.
Traditional and historical use
Turmeric has colored and flavored Indian food and Ayurvedic preparations for centuries.
“Turmeric is a mild, aromatic stimulant”
What modern research says
NCCIH reports turmeric and curcumin have been studied for many conditions, but strong conclusions can't be drawn, and there's no good evidence it affects weight.
Safety notes
- Turmeric stains; use a dedicated spoon.
- High-dose supplements are different from food amounts; rare liver injury has been reported with supplements.
- Ask your doctor if you take blood thinners or have gallbladder problems.