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Benefits of Haldi Doodh: A Pinch of Good Health
2018-12-16
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Benefits of
Haldi Doodh: A Pinch of Good Health
From
curing cough and cold to relieving joint pain, drinking turmeric milk can help
you in many ways
Turmeric is not
just a quintessential spice in curries, but it has a plethora of health
benefits too. Packed with anti-inflammatory properties; this
generations-old-spice is a natural antiseptic and anti-bacterial agent, which
is why it is excellent to have it with milk. What makes turmeric so special and
beneficial to human health is the presence of a chemical compound known as
curcumin. Turmeric is loaded with essential minerals, including magnesium,
potassium and calcium. It is also an excellent source of fiber, vitamin B6 and
zinc.
Let’s have
a look at the health benefits of the warm health drink.
1. Fights cold & cough
Curcumin, the
main compound present in turmeric has excellent anti-inflammatory, antiseptic,
antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Milk with turmeric is considered the
best remedy for cold & cough due to its medicinal properties.
2. Detoxifies the liver
Good old
turmeric milk is extremely important to eliminate the harmful toxins that you
consume in this chemically-laden world. Turmeric milk is a natural liver
detoxifier and blood purifier that boosts liver function. It supports the liver
and cleanses the lymphatic system.
3. Strengthens bones & treats arthritis
Turmeric milk is
a great source of calcium hence promotes bone health. Turmeric and curcumin can
help in reducing pain and stiffness occurring in arthritis. In case of osteoarthritis,
curcumin can help with pain and also prevents loss of cartilage and bone
tissue. People suffering from arthritis are advised to take turmeric milk on a
daily basis.
4. Promotes weight loss
The compounds
present in the turmeric help your body in breaking down the fat cells, thus
letting you lose weight quickly. It prevents the accumulation of fat in the body and
speeds up fat loss. Yes, turmeric milk can also help you in losing weight.
It also provides you great energy that helps you have a better workout session.
5. Induces better sleep
Warm turmeric
milk produces tryptophan, an amino acid which induces a peaceful sleep. Serotonin
and melatonin in milk, combined with turmeric’s ability to reduce stress will
relax your body and help you to fall asleep easier. Drinking a warm glass of this concoction an hour
before bed can help you get much better sleep.
Recipe
of Turmeric Milk
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Boil
milk and water in 1:1 ratio.
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Add
a pinch of turmeric, nutmeg, black pepper and ginger powder and few strands of saffron.
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Simmer
till its reduces to half its quantity
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Add
jaggery or honey as per taste
Bottom
Line
An
all-rounder herb – a piece of turmeric when crushed and consumed with milk can
do wonders for the body and the mind. If you have never tried turmeric milk,
this blog should give you a few reasons to try it out. Regular consumption
of this milk not only improves your health, but it also enhances your natural
beauty by taking care of your skin at the same time.