Healthy Turmeric Latte Recipe
April 23, 2018 at 2:45 PM
After attending a seminar on women's health in Melbourne last weekend I want to kick start this week talking about hormone balancing nutrients, starting with Turmeric.
Turmeric contains an active ingredient called curcumin has been shown to benefit us in a number of ways.
Why turmeric is good for you:
- Helps regulate the HPA Axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) AKA stress axis.
- Decreases inflammation - downregulates pro-inflammatory transcription factors
- Reduces oestrogen by blocking aromatase enzyme
- Aids in reducing heavy periods and period pain by reducing prostaglandins (a hormone that increases menstrual flow)
- Helps with endometriosis inflammation
- Boosts glutathione which plays a role in liver detoxification
Now before you ask, NO it does not cost you an arm and a leg. Turmeric is just like any other spice you might buy from the supermarket or vegetable store.
I didn't really like Turmeric when I first tried it, but since then I've learned a few tricks to make it rather enjoyable, starting with a "Turmeric Chia Latte" :)
Recipe:
1tbs coconut cream
1tsp turmeric
1tsp cinnamon
1tsp honey
Almond milk
Cracked pepper (optional)
Add turmeric, cinnamon, and coconut cream into a mug and mix with 50ml hot water. Mix into a smooth paste.
Froth almond milk in a milk frother (e.g.espresso machine) OR simply warm almond milk in the microwave for 50seconds before adding to the mug with the turmeric "paste". Top with cinnamon.
TIPS:
Curcumin form Turmeric is best absorbed with fat and cracked pepper.
Some people may benefit more from supplemental curcumin. Consult your qualified practitioner.
Enjoy!
Kimberley is qualified nutritionist holding a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Exercise Sport Science from Massey University. She has developed a passion for whole food nutrition and uses a combination of evidence-based nutritional science and her own clinical and personal experience to offer solutions and guidance for a wide range of health goals.
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