Wednesday, February 24, 2021

This Milk Really Does Do a Body Good!

 


Life's stresses take their toll on just about everyone, and there are conventional, over-the-counter medications to help combat them and get you to sleep.  But maybe you don't want to take a drug just to get some shut-eye...maybe you're looking for more of a natural remedy.  Enter Acharya Shunya, who wrote the book Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom.  She told Tonia's Kitchen about an ancient, all-natural, drug free recipe for sleep.  Acharya told Tonia that she combines cow milk with turmeric, saffron, cardamon and cane sugar...with a little nutmeg thrown in.  Not only does Shunya say it enhances your sleep, but it also boosts your immunity and...if taken for 5 days...makes your sweat smell sweet, a happy side-effect!

1 cup whole cow’s milk or almond milk
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp ground ginger
1 tsp coconut oil
Pinch of black pepper
½–1 tsp raw honey (optional)


In a small saucepan, warm the milk uncovered over medium-high heat for 2–4 minutes, or until you see steam rising out of the pan. Add all the other ingredients, except the honey, and whisk by hand or with an immersion blender until combined.

Pour into a mug, sweeten with honey (if using), and drink immediately.