Warm up this winter while combating the germs of the season with an immune-boosting turmeric latte
Recipe by Denise Sultenfuss
A relative of ginger, turmeric is a vivid, a yellow-orange spice common in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisine. Its rhizome (underground stem) is used as a culinary spice and in traditional medicine. Turmeric is a common spice and a major ingredient in curry powder. Curcumin is a major component of turmeric, which gives turmeric its yellow-orange color
Historically, turmeric was used in traditional Indian and Chinese medicines to treat disorders of the skin, upper respiratory tract, joints, and digestive system. Lately, turmeric is promoted as a superfood for a variety of conditions, including arthritis, digestive disorders, respiratory infections, allergies, liver disease, depression, cancer, and many others
Taken in recommended doses, turmeric could boost one’s immune system, which could aid in fighting off illnesses this winter. To get started, try this turmeric latte recipe to warm up on a cold morning — and to give your immune system a leg up!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp turmeric (powder)
- 1 Tbsp raw honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp black pepper1
- ½ tsp coconut oil
Instructions
Grate the ginger and then squeeze its juice into a saucepan. Discard the pulp. Add the remaining ingredients into the saucepan and place over medium heat. Whisk continuously for 3-5 minutes without letting it come to a boil.
Carefully transfer into a Mason jar and seal with a lid. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds or until it starts to foam. Note that you may use a blender for this step, but the turmeric can stain the blender cup.
Pour into glasses through a sieve and enjoy! For an added boost, try finishing with an electric or handheld frother. CS