Goodnight Golden Milk

Food and a good night’s sleep are at the very top of my hierarchy of needs.  I simply don’t operate very well otherwise.  To that end, I find that a quick-to-prepare cup of warm, slightly spicy, non-dairy Golden Milk an hour or two before bed really helps with a lovely, peaceful night’s sleep.  While that’s the greatest benefit in my book, this Ayurveda tradition rooted in ancient knowledge has been validated by the science of today.  In fact, there’s a long list of health benefits touted by the experts about Golden Milk including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunity boosting.  It’s truly a GOODnight Golden Milk.

Here is the 5-minute recipe that I enjoy below.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk
• 1 tsp. turmeric (this is what makes it golden in color)
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• Pinch of fresh ground black pepper (helps absorption of turmeric)
• 1/4 tsp. fresh grated or ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. raw and/or Manuka honey for added antiviral and anti-inflammatory benefits (optional)
• Dash of cardamom

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients together until smooth (or whisk together in a small sauce pan)
2. Warm in a small sauce pan over medium heat until just steaming
3. Pour into your favorite mug and hope for sweet dreams!