What are the benefits of turmeric? Is coffee with spices really good for your health? Let's figure it out together with a nutritionist.
Aromatic coffee is something many people find difficult to imagine a normal morning without. This delicious, invigorating drink stimulates brain activity and helps you focus on work. To make the taste of coffee more rich, various spices are added to it. So, recently, coffee with turmeric, in particular turmeric latte, has become increasingly popular.
Mila Mikityuk
nutritionist
Turmeric has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, which is why it is even compared to medications.
What are the benefits of turmeric latte?
Nutritional information (per 300g serving):
- energy value - 88 kcal;
- carbohydrates - 8 g;
- proteins - 2 g;
- fats - 0.6 g.
To prepare turmeric latte, milk, honey, ginger and most importantly - turmeric are usually used.
Turmeric, or Indian saffron, has a beautiful golden color and a very bright aroma. It is made from a plant that grows in Asia and Central America.
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Mila:
Adding turmeric to coffee softens the effect of caffeine, neutralizes its effect on the cardiovascular system and prevents it from affecting blood pressure. All thanks to the active ingredient of the plant - curcumin.
Curcumin has an antioxidant effect, fights inflammation and strengthens the nervous system. Due to this, turmeric latte has a positive effect on the body:
- strengthens the immune system;
- slows down aging;
- stimulates brain function;
- reduces the risk of degenerative diseases;
- reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases due to its effect on the lining of blood vessels.
Turmeric latte also has pain-relieving properties, and due to its effect on digestion, it is used for weight loss. The drink is beneficial due to the various minerals it contains: manganese, iron and copper, as well as magnesium, which has a positive effect on the nervous system, and potassium, which is necessary for normal hematopoiesis.
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In addition, turmeric latte is rich in vitamins B, K, E, C and D, which are necessary to maintain normal immunity.
But you need to understand that curcumin, once it enters the body, is quickly processed and excreted. Therefore, you should not expect that one cup of latte will have a significant impact on your health. You should constantly consume turmeric, adding it to various dishes and drinks to get a visible effect.
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Golden Milk or Turmeric Latte!
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Golden Milk or Turmeric Latte is the golden recipe of Ayurveda. For women in general, for every day. Elixir of beauty and youth. It stimulates the flow of bile, tones, if drunk in the morning, it starts digestion and replaces coffee. Maintains skin moisture, helps with problems of the reproductive system, calms the nervous system, helps cope with hair loss, dandruff, eczema. Nourishes. It feeds very well. You can continue for a long time. But if you have problems with the gallbladder, be careful!
There are different options for preparing it. Traditional - cook with milk. But the milk must be good, not industrial, otherwise there will be no effect. Also, if you drink it with cow's milk, then do not eat anything else at this time. Milk doesn't go well with anything. It's best when milk is a separate dish. Bring the milk to a boil, but do not boil. When it cools down to 40 degrees, you can add honey. I love this milk at night.
The second option is in combination with plant milk. This is not an acquired taste. Maybe coconut, almond, soy. Here you can mix hot water with vegetable milk and add turmeric. I like coconut better. It also has the right fat content. This is what I drink if I drink it in the morning.
Golden milk - only with homemade almonds, was brought to me in the last months of pregnancy by my midwife, Robin Lim. And she asked me not to forget to drink constantly. She brought a large bottle of homemade miracle, prepared with love. It was, however, at room temperature. But according to Robin, this is the best thing you can give a pregnant woman. This includes iron, tissue nutrition, digestion stimulation, and anti-inflammatory. In general, just a treasure.
Nowadays it is fashionable to drink it - they say it gives the effect of a foundation with constant use. So, be sure to drink.
The recipe is simple. For a glass of milk - it should be hot (40-50 degrees) - a teaspoon of turmeric. You can start with a quarter spoon. Also, to make the effect stronger, you can add a little black pepper - it increases the properties of turmeric. The taste is specific, you need to get used to it - or add honey.
Important! Turmeric should be good - bright orange, with a strong smell, without impurities. Otherwise, the effect may be the opposite. In supermarkets almost everywhere, turmeric is not turmeric at all. It can be pale yellow, odorless, or with the smell of brick. That's why our friends bring turmeric from India strictly in its roots! So that nothing is diluted there. And here they turn it into powder.
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Who shouldn't drink turmeric latte?
Turmeric latte is contraindicated for those who are allergic to lactose. But if you make coffee with alternative milk, it will not harm people with allergies.
There are other contraindications:
- individual intolerance to other ingredients;
- gout;
- renal failure;
- urolithiasis disease;
- blood clotting disorder.
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Lavender latte
Lavender is highly valued for its ability to relieve stress, anxiety, headaches, and improve sleep.
If you make a latte with the addition of lavender and caffeine, you will get double the benefits: a surge of energy and an even, radiant complexion.
Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup brewed coffee
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup dried lavender
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup white sugar (don't worry, only a small portion of it will end up in your drink at the end of cooking)
Preparation:
- Place dry lavender in water and bring to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat - let the mixture cool, and then strain this broth through a strainer.
- In another saucepan, combine sugar and 3 tsp. lavender infusion. When the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 4 minutes.
- Pour the remaining lavender water into the syrup (not over heat) and place the lavender syrup in the refrigerator.
- Now brew some coffee, pour it into a cup, add a little lavender syrup to it.
- The final touch: heat the milk and pour it into the coffee.
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How to make turmeric latte?
You will need:
- coconut milk - 250 ml;
- dates - 3 pcs. (or Jerusalem artichoke syrup);
- cinnamon - 1/2 tsp;
- ginger powder - 1/2 tsp;
- turmeric - 1/2 tsp;
- coconut oil - 1/2 tsp;
- a pinch of pepper;
- a pinch of cardamom;
- a pinch of nutmeg.
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Pour coconut milk into the pan. Add pitted dates, turmeric, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg and pepper. While stirring, gradually heat the mixture, then remove from heat. Gently beat with a blender. Ready! Now you can pour the drink into a beautiful mug and sprinkle with cinnamon for decoration.
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Tea lette with turmeric
For variety, you can include a healthy drink in your diet - tea latte with turmeric. It will speed up your metabolism, improve digestion and help you quickly lose extra pounds.
For preparation you will need the following ingredients:
- Milk – 250 ml. Any milk is suitable for the drink, even cow’s milk, but it is still better to use almond or oat milk;
- Water – ¼ cup;
- Ground turmeric, black pepper - one pinch each;
- Ghee (it can be replaced with cocoa or coconut oil) – 2 teaspoons;
- A pinch of cardamom;
- A little natural honey.
The preparation of tea latte is carried out as follows:
- Milk and water are poured into the container and placed on the fire to warm up;
- After heating, add dry ingredients and mix;
- As soon as everything boils, it is worth boiling for 5-10 minutes;
- You can add oil to a hot drink;
- Honey is added to the cooled tea latte.
Drinks with turmeric are tasty, invigorating and incredibly healthy. They should be consumed every day, and then the body’s condition will improve significantly. The immune system will become stronger, the functioning of internal organs will normalize, but most importantly, the extra pounds will go away.
What other spices can be added to coffee?
Don’t forget about other coffee spices, because each contains its own beneficial elements. Thus, cardamom improves digestion, cinnamon helps normalize blood sugar levels, nutmeg strengthens the heart and stimulates brain function, and this is only a small part. You can also add ginger, vanilla, cloves, and star anise. Lovers of unusual tastes often add salt or black pepper.
The main thing is to remember that when using spices, moderation is important. They can often spoil the taste if you overdo them.
Manufacturing
This Italian drink is known for its inimitable taste. A foam appears on the surface, which is the place of the pattern. Top with a small amount of grated chocolate or cocoa. Various syrups are often added to this type of coffee: caramel, vanilla and others.
Manufacturing takes about 40 seconds, it is important to follow the sequence.
- expresso is poured first
- then milk is recommended. The taste of coffee dominates.
For Latte - Macchiato.
The ingredients follow in reverse order:
There is another variety - Latte Art.
It involves applying a design to the foam consistency using a toothpick. To do this, the milk is heated to 67? C, whipped until foam forms and slowly poured into the coffee.
The calorie content of one serving of Latte is 25-30 kcal.
Benefits of Turmeric and Ginger
Both turmeric and ginger have been found to have anti-inflammatory properties. While inflammation can be beneficial because it helps us fight germs and infections... at the same time, chronic inflammation can lead to severe headaches, fatigue and insomnia.
There have been numerous studies showing that the curcumin found in turmeric may help reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent cancer and Alzheimer's disease, and reduce the symptoms of arthritis. Ginger relieves muscle pain and treats stomach disorders.
