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Hot drinks are a comforting addition to any morning routine. But what if they could actually help you to eliminate inflammation and feel better in your body too? While most people turn to coffee in the morning to give them a boost of energy to make it through the daily grind, there’s one beverage that health experts recommend for minimizing bloat and soothing stress so you can feel more confident and comfortable in your body throughout the day.
Turmeric is well known as one of the most effective anti-inflammatory spices, so integrating it into a hot drink will naturally supply many of the same benefits of cooking with this seasoning. Turmeric tea, or golden milk, is perfect for those days when you wake up feeling heavy and bloated, as it works to treat inflammation at the source and ease discomfort in the belly for a better morning. According to Healthline, “Research shows that ginger, cinnamon and curcumin — the active ingredient in turmeric — have potent anti-inflammatory properties. Studies even suggest that the anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin are comparable to those of some pharmaceutical drugs with none of the side effects.”
Suffering from stress and anxiety can also irritate inflammation in the body, so finding a beverage to treat both is necessary for feeling your best. Healthline explains that not only does the turmeric in golden milk help to treat discomfort caused by bloating, but it can also help to boost your mood, leaving you happier and healthier all around. “It appears that turmeric — more specifically its active compound curcumin — may boost mood and reduce symptoms of depression. In a 6-week study, 60 individuals with major depressive disorders took either curcumin, an antidepressant or a combination. Those given only curcumin experienced similar improvements as those given antidepressants, while the combination group noticed the most benefits.” While more research is needed on the topic, the results are promising.
If you want to make golden milk on your own, all it takes is a few simple ingredients to throw together this anti inflammatory powerhouse drink. Dairy can be irritating to the stomach and make symptoms of bloating worse, so a plant based milk will be your best bet, in combination with turmeric and a number of other spices. This recipe on Minimalist Baker is perfect and easy to follow when you’re in a pinch!
While a healthy and well balanced diet is going to be the best way to make sure your body is functioning properly, sometimes we hold onto stress in the form of bloating and inflammation which can be uncomfortable and frustrating. Drinking a mug of golden milk each morning may help to not only boost your mood and minimize anxiety and depression, but also reduce symptoms of bloating that can make you feel heavy and uncomfortable in your body. You don’t have to entirely ditch your morning coffee, but golden milk may leave you feeling even better, without the caffeine jitters.
