There are so many benefits to turmeric, or more specifically the yellow-pigmented active ingredient, Curcumin. It has been used as an anti-inflammatory for many years in natural medicine, and, of late has been the subject of numerous scientific studies.

If you’re not sure what ‘inflammation’ is, think any condition with an ‘itis‘ on the end – arthritis, bursitis, colitis, inflammatory bowel syndrome. I would also argue mental health, and PMS to benefit from anti-inflammatory compounds too.

Personally, I have had a lot of issues with inflammation in the past, and when trying to incorporate Curcumin into my diet I struggled to find a tasty way to do it. It has a pretty strong flavour and can overpower whichever meal you add it to, especially when you are trying to get a good dose in.

Then I came across the ‘Golden Latte’.

I have seen it in café’s since but I enjoy making my own as I think it tastes better. So if you’re looking for an anti-inflammatory drink to get you through the winter, you should try this!

INSTRUCTIONS;

1. Heat up 250ml milk in a saucepan. I use home-made almond milk as it is tastier and sweeter than store-bought almond milk (and I am not a fan of dairy), but you can use any milk.
2. Once it is warmed up you add one-teaspoon of ground turmeric, one-teaspoon organic honey or maple syrup, 1 pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon, one pinch of black pepper.
3. Stir it through and…

VOILA!

You have a beautiful, creamy Golden Latte.

If you want it extra fluffy, chuck it in the blender before drinking it, or blend with a hand-held blender. If it’s too strong you just add extra sweetness with either raw sugar or some stevia.

Enjoy!