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Surely you remember drinking a glass of hot milk before bed as a child, which helped you fall asleep quickly. We will reveal a recipe for a similar drink that will calm your body and mind before bedtime and provide you with a whole range of nutrients …
It will heal your stress, anxiety and help you fall asleep faster. After all, these are not its only miraculous effects: it works overnight and cleanses your system of toxins as well as harmful chemicals, restoring your balance and overall health.
The mixture of turmeric, ginger, pepper and coconut milk is a very tasty, fragrant and healthy drink. You can sweeten it with raw honey. For this reason, its daily consumption brings you countless health benefits.
Healing effects
First of all, turmeric is an incredibly powerful natural spice that has been used for millennia for its extraordinary health benefits. Because of its healing abilities, it is probably the most studied plant in the world.
More than 8,000 different studies have provided evidence that confirmed what ancient civilizations discovered centuries ago: turmeric is effective in treating almost all health problems.
The main bioactive compound in turmeric – curcumin – has more than 150 medicinal properties and strong anti-inflammatory effects.
It effectively prevents inflammatory processes and acts against the release of proteins that trigger swelling and pain.
Inflammation leads to many chronic diseases such as stroke, obesity, cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, migraines and thyroid disorders.
Studies have confirmed that curcumin can:
- detoxify the liver
- Support your heart health
- Promote wound healing
- Strengthen the immune system
- Calm the nervous system and support cognitive abilities
- Regulate blood sugar levels and prevent diabetes
- Regulate cholesterol levels
- Fight bacteria and microbes
- Destroy cancer cells and prevent tumor formation
You can add turmeric to any dish; it is accessible, inexpensive and delicious!
Secondly, ginger is also an incredibly healthy spice. It effectively prevents cancer, regulates high blood pressure, supports digestion, regulates insulin secretion, kills microorganisms, relieves pain and nausea, and promotes blood circulation.
Its power in treating respiratory illnesses is unparalleled!
Additionally, coconut milk contains medium-chain fatty acids that are very healthy, regulate blood sugar levels, protect the heart, support weight loss and provide energy to your brain and body.
Likewise, the milk contains vitamins E, C, B, antioxidants, iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. It helps prevent colds and flu, strengthens the immune system, fights bacterial infection, supports dental and bone health, and soothes the nervous system.
It also aids the absorption of nutrients.
Here is the recipe for preparing the drink:
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 small piece of chopped ginger
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper (helps the absorption of turmeric)
- Honey (to taste and of your choice)
Note: You should avoid black pepper in case of colitis and other intestinal problems.
Preparation:
1) In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except the honey.
2) Simmer over low heat until you notice small bubbles on the surface.
3) Then reduce the heat and let it simmer for another 5 minutes so that all the flavors intensify.
4) Finally add the honey and stir.
Usage:
Drink this beverage in the morning to give you energy for the whole day.
Likewise, if you drink it before bed, it will detoxify your liver during sleep.
You can add cinnamon to the drink to intensify its spiced flavor.
Besides its delicious taste and creamy texture, this drink will provide you with a number of other health benefits.
Be sure to try it!
