I’m SO excited!! Please forgive me, but I never knew what Fresh Turmeric looked like. I only used Turmeric in it’s beautiful neon yellow orange powder form.
Moving to Berlin, and not knowing German, is a challenge in the grocery store. I wanted to buy Turmeric but didn’t know what it was called in German. (My internet wasn’t working on my phone – more about German internet on another day.) I stared at the various spices for a very long time and picked what I believed looked like Turmeric. Needless to say, I took it home and it ended up being a curry mix.
Still on a mission to find Turmeric, that morning I was at the Eat Performance Cafe, and saw the German word for Turmeric – Kurkuma!! Now the German word for Turmeric makes sense. Turmeric contains curcumin, the polyphenol identified as its primary active component and which exhibits over 150 potentially therapeutic activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. I went back to the Bio-mart with my new found German word and I saw ‘Kurkuma’ above a basket full of what looked liked ‘mini orange ginger root fingers’ or ‘large orange maggots’ (gross… sorry.) I found FRESH TURMERIC! Excited to try fresh organic turmeric, I needed to find a recipe worthy.
“GOLDEN MILK”
There are a few variations of ‘Golden Milk’ or ‘Turmeric Tea’ on the internet. I used a variation of the recipe from Wellness Mama. It was Delicious! This tea has now become a daily ritual.
Health Benefits of Turmeric
- Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antiseptic,analgesic.
- Prevents (and perhaps even treat) cancer.
- Boosts immunity.
- Anti-carcinogenic.
- Helps maintain cholesterol levels.
- Promotes digestive health.
- Liver detoxifier.
- Regulates metabolism and weight management.
- High blood pressure.
- Memory and brain function for Alzheimer’s disease.
- Various skin conditions.
- Neurological disorders.
- Lowers Triglycerides.
- Aids in alleviating symptoms of depression.
GOLDEN MILK RECIPE
- 1 finely grated fresh organic turmeric root (be careful, turmeric stains!)
- 1 inch finely grated fresh organic ginger root
- Pinch of black pepper (for better absorption)
- 1/4 tsp of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of raw honey
- 1-2 tablespoons of coconut milk (or any alternative milk: almond, rice, organic soy)
- 2 cups of water
- In a small pot, boil water, grated turmeric and ginger
- Pour the tea in a cup using a small strainer to separate the grated turmeric and ginger
- Add black pepper, cinnamon, honey and coconut milk
- Enjoy! 🙂
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