Turmeric contains high levels of the antioxidant curcumin, which offers outstanding anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous and anti-ageing properties. Curcumin may also help preserve memory and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, can repair and regenerate damaged liver cells and helps reduce the risk of heart disease.
Makes: 1 cup
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Servings
1 cup
Prep time
Cook time
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- Pinch black pepper
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cold-pressed coconut oil
- 1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
Method
- Place ingredients in small saucepan and heat over low heat. Do not bring to boil.
- Stir until well combined.
- Pour into mug and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Tip: Adding black pepper helps improve turmeric's bioavailability so it can be utilised effectively by the body.
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