Golden Milk - The key to staying healthy this Winter

As the evenings are drawing in and the weather begins to change it's time to journey inwards and begin to look after yourself a bit more. Begin to spend more time indoors, eat more comforting foods to warm us from the inside out and get cosy in front of the fire with your loved ones. 

This is my go to concoction to not only make you feel warm and settled inside but to also stave off all those nasty colds, flus and tummy bugs that surface this season. A cup of this every night, or even every second night and I promise you, you will feel on top of the world. The benefits are huge and I've listed them below. 

Ingredients:

One cup of milk (Cow's/Goat's/Almond/Oat etc)

1 teaspoon of Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon of Turmeric

1/2 teaspoon of Dried Ginger

1 teaspoon of Honey

Optional: 1 teaspoon of Matcha Green Tea

Method:

Pour one cup of milk into a saucepan and heat on a low heat. Do not allow this to boil and froth.

Add in the dried ingredients and stir well. 

Once it is just about to boil remove from the heat and add in the honey. Stir well to dissolve.

Serve in your favourite mug in front of the fire under a blanket!

Note - you may need to stir it periodically throughout drinking. 

Dietary Information:

Vegetarian

Vegan (if you use alternative milk and no honey)

Gluten Free

Wheat Free

Refined Sugar Free

BENEFITS! 

The benefits of this milk mixture are immense:

Ginger is good for digestion issues, nausea, natural anti-inflammatory and boosts the immune system. 

Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory with amazing healing and cancer fighting benefits, it boosts the immune system, lowers cholesterol and stabilises blood pressure. You can find more on the benefits in my post HERE

Cinnamon helps to stabilise your blood sugar and burn fat more effectively.

Matcha Green Tea is high in anti-oxidants (repair damage to the body), promotes calmness and relaxation, increases energy levels and boosts the immune system. 

Don't let the colour put you off. Have a sip and enjoy the sweet, milky goodness. I have come to really enjoy this drink although it did take me a good few cups to get used to the taste and texture. 

Touch wood it has been 2 years since I have been to the doctor or bought or taken any medication. I haven't been ill or out of work as I'm confident it is because I look after my body and make sure my immunity is boosted to the highest degree. This drink being part of that routine! Stay healthy my Jeanies and get that immunity sorted before you fall ill!