Yellow milk, a drink originating in India, has made its way to western culture!
Whether it’s kale, açaí, or quinoa, there is still something new to try. So when we saw yellow milk trending in the US, we had to dive deeper. What exactly is yellow milk?
Golden milk is a ubiquitous Indian drink that has been around for years. Recently, it has made its way into Western culture because of its many health claims. The reason it is called “golden milk” is because of the bright yellow color. This is a result of adding turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger to milk. So why is it so popular? What are these benefits that have made it travel to the Western hemisphere? Are these benefits really worth drinking spiced milk?
Turmeric is actually well-known for having potent anti-inflammatory properties because of the active ingredient, curcumin. Ginger and cinnamon also have these properties. Drinking golden milk may even reduce joint pain from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
There are many studies showing curcumin may help increase levels of BDNF. This is your brain-derived neurotrophic factor. BDNP helps your brain form new connections and promotes the healthy growth of brain cells. Additionally, cinnamon appears to assist in reducing some Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Ginger may also boost brain function. It’s actually known to help improve reaction time and memory of the human brain.
These ingredients in golden milk have also been linked with the possibility of lowering blood sugar levels. 1-6 grams of cinnamon every day may lower your fasting blood sugar by 29%. Cinnamon may also reduce insulin resistance.
The benefits of yellow milk are so vast and actually taste quite good. Having this every morning instead of your usual coffee is a great way to begin your day. You can even have it at night before bed, because it doesn’t contain any caffeine that may keep you up throughout the night. Trying golden milk for yourself once may actually turn you into a convert! Hop on this trend today and you’ll finally understand what all the hype is about.
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