Health Benefits Of Turmeric Milk (and Recipe!)

Turmeric is an herb often addressed as ‘queen of spices.’ It’s also known as curcuma longa, it has a peppery aroma, golden color, and sharp taste. Milk combined with turmeric does wonders for your health, this trick has been used to treat ailments for ages. Per the Journal of the American Chemical Society, turmeric has antioxidants, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-mutagenic properties with other nutrients including protein, healthy dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, sodium, copper, iron, zinc, magnesium, and niacin. Let’s go over the benefits you can derive from this herb simply by using it in your cooking or milk:

Helps with diabetes– Turmeric can moderate insulin levels, when taken with diabetic medications it enhances their effects and improves glucose control. It also reduces insulin resistance which can help prevent onset of type-2 diabetes. Be aware using it with other mediactions can result in low blood sugar, consult your doctor before taking it.

Strengthens Bones– This is a well-known trick to strengthen bones, you may have seen older people giving turmeric milk to those who have had an accident to help them recover quickly and for stronger bones.

Fights Diarrhea– Turmeric can help treating diarrhea. Don’t mix it with milk because of the high-fat content. it may exacerbate the diarrhea. Germany has approved this herb for fighting indigestion and diarrhea.

Cancer– If you are struggling with prostate cancer this is the right herb for you. Turmeric helps prevent prostate cancer and stops the growth of existing prostate cancer cells and has the ability to destroy cancer cells. Researchers have approved it’s use for protection against radiation-induced tumors.

Relieves Arthritis– Because of the anti-inflammatory properties in turmeric it’s great for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Turmeric destroys free radicals in the body that cause damage to cells. It has been noted that those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis who drink turmeric milk regularly for a longer period, felt relief in their joint paints and inflammation.

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