Golden Milk

I’ve lost track of the number of people over the years who’ve shared just how little time they take for themselves. In fact, most take ZERO! Some wear it proudly like a badge of honor, while others are quite embarrassed. They tell me how many hours they work each week and the number of activities their children are involved in. One woman I spoke to the other day works two jobs and over 70 hours a week to make ends meet!

But when I ask about them— specifically “how do you take care of YOU?”— all I get is a blank stare, followed by a: “Time for me? Yeah right!”

If this sounds like you, I understand your reality might not change (i.e. you still have bills to pay and your children still need you), but you can choose to carve out a little time just for YOU.

That’s where Golden Milk comes in. This soothing tonic is filled with anti-inflammatory compounds found in fresh turmeric and ginger, with a hint of cinnamon and pepper. Remember, pepper serves to increase the absorption of curcumin, which is the main active ingredient in turmeric.

Set aside 10-15 minutes in the evening, pour yourself a cup of Golden Milk (treat it like a special occasion by using a special mug or tea cup), put your feet up and bask in the wonder of the present moment while you sip on this beautiful, healing orange beverage.

As you wind down from a hectic day, you deserve to do a little something good for your body. Don’t you think?

Remember, If you don’t make the time, you’ll never take the time.

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Golden Milk

Set aside 10-15 minutes in the evening, pour yourself a cup of Golden Milk (treat it like a special occasion by using a special mug or tea cup), put your feet up and bask in the wonder of the present moment while you sip on this beautiful, healing orange beverage. Prepare in directed quantity and store in the refrigerator so you'll have it all week long! 2 Earthfoods per serving: ♥♥

Course

Drinks

Servings

servings (one for each day of the week!)

Ingredients

• 7 cups Unsweetened nut milk
• 3-inch piece fresh turmeric root, peeled and grated
• 3-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. raw honey (optional)

Course Drinks Servings servings (one for each day of the week!) Ingredients 7 cups Unsweetened nut milk 3-inch piece fresh turmeric root, peeled and grated 3-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper 1 tsp. raw honey (optional)

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients except honey to a saucepan. Heat on low for 10 minutes or until warmed through, stirring occasionally. Yes...this is my kitchen, and yes, this is the "disclaimer" I have posted for those who eat in my home. They can't say I never warned them! 🙂

   
2. Remove from heat. Using a fine-mesh sieve to remove the pulp, pour milk into a pretty teacup or decorative mug. Top with a dash of cinnamon.

   
3. Store remaining milk in a glass container and refrigerate for the week. Warm before serving.

   

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts (without honey): Calories: 40; Total Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Potassium: 245 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 4 g; Dietary fiber: 1 g; Net Carbohydrates: 3 grams; Sugar: 0 g; Protein: 1 g

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