Warm milk at bedtime has long been something we associate with a good nights sleep. As a child I would heave at the idea of warm milk so thus never consumed it.

Now I know Golden Milk is a trend….and is of course linked to the Motherland/India.
But for the ones like me that have links to these region we’ve known for a while how good things like ‘haldi’ are for you.

Fast forward to my 30’s and 1 Heart Attack later with a million lifestyle changes and I now understand the enormous blessings a cup of this milk can bring into my life when drank on a regular basis.

I haven’t added coconut oil. I know for many this is a travesty however this is my take on it.

My recipe creates an earthy, golden spicy milk that is like an internal and external therapeutic hug in a mug.

To break down what I have in my milk I’ve written the summary below:

Turmeric-of course it gives it the golden colour but the truth is ‘haldi’ is awesome for Cardiac health and also for those that suffer arthritis.

Ginger- helps regulate sugar levels, helps aid digestion and also boosts your bone health (and offers joint pain relief).

Cinnamon-helps regulate sugar levels, some research shows it can help boost new hair growth, also good at assisting with weight management.

Now let me be real with you. ONE CUP OF GOLDEN MILK won’t cure your problems even if they are listed above. You need to be realistic and combine something like this with a healthy lifestyle. If you are eating 5 doughnuts and 8 bags of chips a day and are expecting a simple cup of golden milk to regulate your sugar levels and help you lose weight you need to get back on your unicorn and leave the planet before reality hits you and you understand some things are self inflicted.

Okay rant over. Lets get down to business. To make a mug of this awesome deliciousness you will need:

350 ml skimmed milk
1 TSP turmeric (I use an organic variety that I also use in my face masks)
1 x 2 cm piece of fresh ginger
1 small stick of cinnamon
Sweetener of your choice

1.Heat the milk in a pan with the spices.

1. Bring to the boil and reduce the heat. Simmer for 3 minutes.
   3) Strain into a mug. If you have a milk frothier you can froth up the milk at this stage.
   4) Add sweetener of choice.
   5) Enjoy.