An ayurvedic recipe for a restorative deep sleep
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Sleep is an integral part of our life, it is the only way that our system fully recovers. Sleeping correctly helps us heal the tiredness and stress that we face every day while we are awake and active. Continued poor sleep quality may cause serious health problems, including weight gain, cardiovascular disease, memory loss, and an inability to concentrate.
A good night's sleep, a proper diet and energy management are essential for our health and well-being, for that reason we recommend this healthy bedtime treat: Golden Milk, an Ayurvedic drink that will not only help you sleep better. It will also bring multiple benefits.
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Has antiviral and antibacterial properties
Studies suggest that turmeric helps to boost immunity and therefore defeat various infections and colds. Ginger may fight the HRSV (human respiratory syncytial virus), a common cause of respiratory infections.
Anti-inflammatory properties
The mixture of the ingredients in Golden Milk also helps relieve joint pain and reduce inflammation in the body.
Better digestion with turmeric and ginger
The situation that most of us deal with is stomach pain, usually caused by indigestion. Turmeric, one of the main ingredients in golden milk, works by preventing ulcers, colitis and other digestive disorders that cause inflammation, while ginger simultaneously helps by speeding up the emptying of the stomach, improving digestion.
How to prepare your Golden Milk
Spiced Golden Milk
Ingredients
1 cups of coconut milk (or soy milk or almond milk)
1 cup of water
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder (or 2 in sliced fresh grated turmeric root if available)
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
Blend all ingredients together. You can use a countertop blender, or an immersion blender if you have one. Warm in a saucepan on the stove, simmering (don't let it boil) for 15 minutes. Transfer to your favorite mug and enjoy!
Sweet Golden Milk
Ingredients
1 cups of almond milk (or soy milk or coconut milk)
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder (or 2 in sliced fresh grated turmeric root if available)
1 pinch black pepper
* Optional ingredients: a pinch of ground cinnamon, a pinch of ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon coconut oil.
Instructions
Blend all ingredients together. You can use a countertop blender, or an immersion blender if you have one. Warm in a saucepan on the stove, simmering (don't let it boil) for 15 minutes. Transfer to your favorite mug, curl up on the couch, and enjoy!
Now you’re set up to hit the sheets. Get ready to rest while the golden milk acts on your body giving you that feeling of well-being. We wish you sweet dreams.
About the Author
Co-founder of Xinalani, entrepreneur, yogini and passionate mother of three, Ana Paula has been shaping all sensory things around the Xinalani universe since its very inception in 2009. You will perceive her delicate creativity and her contagious vision in every little detail of the Xinalani experience.
