It’s the end of the day, and I am getting ready to slow down and tuck in for the evening. As I settle in, I am often looking for a warm treat. And while the 10-year-old in me would like that to be a hot chocolate, the sugar and caffeine get me jittery and wired. How about something that is just as creamy and satisfying that comes with a whole slew of health benefits? A friend introduced me to Golden Milk, and I have been hooked ever since.

Golden Milk isn’t really milk at all, but a mixture of tumeric with coconut milk and/or coconut oil. Turmeric comes from a plant that is the member of the ginger family and is best known as a primary ingredient in Indian curry powder, giving it its yellow color. Curcumin, the most active constituent of turmeric, is a potent anti-inflammatory, considered therapeutically beneficial for its anti-cancer properties, its ability to regulate blood sugars, and more. Tumeric has been a part of the traditional Chinese medicine pharmacopeia as a pain reliever for centuries. While helpful during times of acute pain, the real benefit is in prevention, which is why having a cup daily is Read More