Have you been hearing the buzz about drinking Golden Milk to cure almost everything? This beverage’s main ingredient is turmeric, the spice that is responsible for the yellow color of many curry dishes. In the clinic, our patients who experiment with taking turmeric for chronic pain have had great results. Turmeric’s active component, curcumin, has over 600 health benefits ranging from anti-inflammatory to anti-carcinogenic. It has been used to promote digestive health, regulate metabolism and weight, maintain cholesterol levels, boost memory and brain function and boost immunity. So now that we’ve established that everyone over the age of 5 needs to start drinking Golden Milk pronto, here is our beloved Nital with her family’s recipe. She started drinking Golden Milk as a kid growing up in India and still makes it each night before bed.
The hardest part of sticking to a low carb or healthier way of eating is many times more about boredom than it is cheating. Here are two great Tahini sauces that contribute different delicious flavors to vegetable staples like broccoli, green beans, sautéed greens, sweet potatoes, raw veggies and salads. Both of these sauces will make eating raw, steamed or roasted vegetables flavorful and exciting again. The bonus is that Tahini is derived from ground sesame seeds, imparting all kinds of healthy fats and nutrition to keep you full and satisfied.
