Have a glass of (golden) milk: What is turmeric milk and what are its health benefits?

[size=36]Have a glass of (golden) milk: What is turmeric milk and what are its health benefits?
Sunday, April 28, 2019 by: Zoey Sky 
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(Natural News) Turmeric is an incredible spice with many health benefits. In fact, it’s even used to make golden milk, a dairy-based drink that has anti-inflammatory properties.

Golden milk: An antioxidant-rich beverage that’s good for you

Golden milk contains turmeric and is served either hot or cold. Depending on your preference, turmeric milk can be made from almond, cashew, coconut, or cow milk.
The beverage may also contain other ingredients such as black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and honey. Black pepper is believed to boost your body’s ability to absorb curcumin, turmeric’s main bioactive compound.
Curcumin is used in Ayurvedic medicine because of its powerful antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are compounds that prevent cell damage to protect the body from oxidative stress. Antioxidants help your cells function, and studies have shown that diets full of antioxidants can help lower your risk of disease and infections.
Turmeric milk is a traditional drink consumed in India. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine to address cold, coughs, and insomnia.
Below is a list of the seven health benefits of turmeric milk.

It can improve digestion and gut health

The curcumin in turmeric has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, making turmeric milk the perfect drink for people who want to boost their overall digestive health. The drink can also help prevent colorectal cancer.
A study published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research reported that consuming curcumin daily for 30 days reduced the number of lesions in the colon of smokers by 40 percent. This is important since these types of lesions may turn cancerous.
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Curcumin can also address inflammatory bowel conditions such as colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. Adding ginger to turmeric milk is also good for the gut since it can speed up gastric emptying time, which in turn helps minimize bloating and nausea.

It can relieve achy joints

Inflammation is a major contributing factor in the joint pain caused by arthritis. Several studies have shown that the curcumin in turmeric helps relieve the pain that individuals with osteoarthritis experience.
Curcumin also has potent anti-inflammatory properties and, in some cases, the compound is even more effective than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen.
If you’re an athlete, try drinking golden milk to soothe soreness after training. (Related: Use turmeric milk to fight against inflammation.)

It’s good for your heart

Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the U.S.
Some studies have reported that drinking golden milk can help boost your heart health, especially if you follow a nutritious diet and exercise regularly. Curcumin and turmeric can protect your heart by improving endothelial function and reducing inflammation and free-radical damage.

It boosts your immunity

Curcumin’s anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties all strengthen your immune system.

It can keep your memory sharp

Certain degenerative brain disorders are caused by a decrease in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a key hormone that helps your brain form new neural connections.
Curcumin helps increase BDNF levels. It can also cross the blood-brain barrier. A study in Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology said that the brain benefits from curcumin’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Curcumin may even help in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.

It can help boost your mood

Turmeric can relieve some of the symptoms of depression. Studies have shown that curcumin’s impact on BDNF levels may have potential use in the treatment of depression. Researchers believe it can reverse detrimental brain changes that occur in people with depression.

It can help you fall asleep

Turmeric milk helps settle your mind and body. Drinking golden milk before you go to bed at night will help you relax so you can fall asleep faster.
Milk contains carbohydrates in the form of lactose. Consuming carbohydrates before turning in for the night has been shown to help people sleep better.

How to make turmeric milk

If you want to try making golden milk at home, follow the recipe below. Adjust the recipe based on your personal preferences or health needs.
No-nonsense golden milk
This basic recipe has black pepper for some spice. Black pepper also boosts the health benefits of turmeric.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
  
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  
• A pinch of black pepper
  
• A pinch of ground cinnamon (Optional)
  
• A pinch of ground cardamom (Optional)
  
• 1 teaspoon honey (Optional)
  
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil (Optional)
  

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Steps: 
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[*]Blend all of the ingredients together. If you don’t have a blender, heat the ingredients in a saucepan and whisk until combined. Alternatively, you can use a countertop blender or an immersion blender.
[*]Warm the mixture in a saucepan on the stove. Let the milk simmer for about 15 minutes, but don’t let it boil.
[*]Transfer to a mug before serving.
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It’s flavor might take some getting used to, but if you want to enjoy it’s many health benefits, drink turmeric milk regularly.
Sources include:
MindBodyGreen.com
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8 Reasons to eat jackfruit, the nutrient powerhouse
Saturday, April 27, 2019 by: Zoey Sky 


(Natural News) Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a “miracle” superfood with various health benefits. This nutritious fruit can also boost your bone, heart, and skin health.

Jackfruit: A nutritious, vegan-friendly fruit

Jackfruit is a plant-based meat alternative that’s increasingly being used in the U.S. Young, unripe jackfruit absorbs flavor well. It also has a stringy, “meat-like” texture when cooked.
Jackfruit comes from a species of tree that belongs to the breadfruit, fig, and mulberry family. It originated in southwest India and eventually spread to other parts of India and southeast Asia.
Jackfruit contains many edible, pale-yellow, plump bulbs inside. Jackfruit seeds can also be cooked, eaten on their own, or ground into flour. While a ripe, unopened jackfruit has a strong, unpleasant scent, the pulp of the opened fruit smells sweet.
When eaten ripe and raw, jackfruit has a sweet taste similar to banana, mango, and pineapple. Unripe jackfruit has a more neutral flavor, like a potato.
Jackfruit is a versatile food, and it can be used to make sweet and savory dishes such as:

• Jackfruit carnitas tacos
  
  
• Jackfruit custard strawberry parfait
  
  
• Jackfruit pudding
  
  
• Slow cooker BBQ jackfruit-stuffed sweet potatoes
  
  
• Teriyaki jackfruit sushi bowl
  
  
• Vegan jackfruit pot pie
  
  
• Vegan jackfruit pulled pork sandwiches
  
  
• Vegan menudo
  
  

The nutritional profile of jackfruit

Jackfruit is full of nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants. (Related: Characterizing the functional properties of a protein isolate from jackfruit seeds.)
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Jackfruit contains the following vitamins and minerals:

• Vitamin A (20 percent of the Recommended Daily Intake [RDI])
  
  
• Vitamin C (36 percent of RDI)
  
  
• Copper (30 percent of RDI)
  
  
• Magnesium (30 percent of RDI)
  
  
• Manganese (32 percent of RDI)
  
  
• Potassium (28 percent of RDI)
  
  
• Riboflavin (22 percent of RDI)
  
  

Jackfruit seeds are nutritious and they are full of calcium, iron, potassium, and protein.

The health benefits of jackfruit

Here are eight reasons to add jackfruit to your diet.

• It can boost your energy levels. Jackfruit contains B vitamins, like vitamin B6. The fruit is full of complex carbohydrates that give you a boost of energy, all without affecting your blood sugar. According to clinical trials conducted at the University of Sydney‘s Glycemic Index Research Service, raw jackfruit has a lower glycemic load than rice or wheat. That means it has minimal effects on blood glucose levels.
  
  
• It can boost your immune system. Jackfruit has moderate levels of vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps your body fight free radicals which are linked to cancer and other conditions. Vitamin C also protects you from colds and other illnesses.
  
  
• It can help prevent cancer. Jackfruit contains phytonutrients like isoflavones, lignans, and saponins that have anticancer properties. The fruit also has various carotenoids that help protect against cancer.
  
  
• It helps regulate blood pressure and maintain heart health. Jackfruit has moderate levels of potassium that helps regulate blood pressure and lowers your risk of heart attack and stroke.
  
  
• It improves your digestion. Jackfruit is full of fiber that can strengthen your digestion and prevent constipation.
  
  
• It strengthens your bones. Jackfruit is rich in calcium so it can strengthen your bones. The magnesium in jackfruit helps with the absorption of calcium and the high amount of potassium helps decrease the loss of calcium when the fruit is consumed.
  
  
• It supports healthy vision. Jackfruit contains vitamin A, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which can all improve vision and protect your eye health.
  
  
• It supports skin health and helps slow aging. Jackfruit’s water content will keep your skin moisturized and youthful. The fruit also has antioxidants that can help slow the aging process.
  

Take note that all the parts of jackfruit contain a sticky, white latex “sap.” If you are allergic or sensitive to latex, don’t eat jackfruit to avoid anaphylaxis, a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
If you want to try a nutritious plant-based meat alternative, add jackfruit to your diet and enjoy the many health benefits that it offers.
Sources include:
FoodRevolution.org
HappyBodyFormula.com
GoodHousekeeping.com
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