Turning Turmeric into Delicious and Medicinal Beverages

There’s nothing quite like a warm cup of tea to make you feel cozy inside and out, but what if you could add a healthy ingredient to each cup as well?

Well, turmeric is an excellent addition to any cup of tea, AND it can also make other delicious drinks to beat any cold and flu season.

Here’s a brief list of turmeric health benefits:

– Anti-inflammatory: Can help with chest congestion, arthritis, gout, sore muscles etc.
– Antioxidant: Incredible for strengthening your immune system.
– Boosts neurotrophic factors: Increases brain function and brain health, which has also been proven to decrease one’s chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
– Cancer prevention: Helps to kill free radicals
– Relief from depression: Proven to work better than placebo in controlled study.

Recipes for Turmeric Medicinal Beverages

Enjoy these healthy and comforting turmeric-based drinks!

Turmeric Milk for Sore Throats

½ tsp. organic turmeric powder
1 tsp organic minced ginger
¼ cup purified water

Turmeric Milk for A Cough

1 cup milk
Coconut oil
½ teaspoon chia seeds
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

Original Turmeric Milk for Everyday Health

1 cup free-range, whole milk
1 tablespoon raw honey
½ teaspoon of fresh minced organic ginger
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ cup filtered water
1 teaspoon nutmeg (if it’s close to bedtime)

Extra Potent Immune Boosting Turmeric Milk

2 cups fresh, free-range whole milk
½ teaspoon of turmeric powder
2 peppercorns (learn how you can help your body absorb turmeric better here)
½ clove minced ginger
1 teaspoon raw honey
1-2 drops oil of oregano (Very strong, so don’t add if you hate the taste of oregano!)

Between these incredible turmeric recipes, you’ll never be without a cozy, immune boosting drink again! Not only will you be hydrating yourself, you’ll also be giving your body the nutrients it needs to overcome the cold and flu.

When you learn all of the amazing benefits of turmeric, you’ll be whipping up these drinks in no time, for yourself and your entire family.

The reason all the above ingredients are milk based is because turmeric actually increases milk’s natural antioxidant properties. Milk also helps your bones stay strong, while also providing protection against free radicals. But remember what I said before! You can always add turmeric to your favorite teas, like green tea, or peppermint tea if you’re lactose intolerant, or milk just isn’t your thing.

An extra tip about turmeric absorption is that it is fat-soluble, so the above recipes are excellent after a meal which contains omega 3 or omega 6 fatty acids like avocado, nuts, seeds and salmon.

In addition, be careful that you do not exceed the daily-recommended dose of turmeric, which is generally around 1.5-2 grams daily. If you plan on serving these drink recipes to your children then make sure you keep the turmeric content around 1 teaspoon!