Turmeric Paste (Golden Milk)

Turmeric has a long list of health benefits. Some of the top ones include: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-microbial and anti-septic. It improves brain function, improves digestion, helps heal your gut, relax your blood vessels and lower blood pressure. It even may help treat and prevent cancer. 

To find out more about turmeric health benefits, check out this post. 

Turmeric Paste

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced or graded / optional
  • 1 tbs ground cinnamon can use cinnamon stick / optional
  • 1 tsp pepper freshly ground is the best
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Whisk to combine and cook until it forms a paste and coconut oil is fully melted.
  • Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer to a glass jar with a lid. Let it cool to room temperature and store in the fridge up to 2 weeks.

Notes

You can make turmeric golden milk out of the paste. 
When ready to make it, place a teaspoon of turmeric paste in a mug and add in hot milk of your choice. I like to add half milk, half boiling water.
Optionally, add in maple syrup or honey for sweetness. Give it a stir and enjoy.