Skip the coffee this morning, try a Golden Milk Latte

Gluten-free recipe using turmeric is a tasty hot drink for fall

Turmeric is one of the easiest super foods you can get your hands on. Its benefits are plentiful, especially when it comes to inflammation and pain. Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant that can be used in cooking, smoothies, and warm beverages (see recipe below).

If you are dealing with systemic inflammation you will want to try a curcumin supplement. It is from the same plant as turmeric, but is many times more powerful than the spice. Turmeric as a spice alone is not enough to battle serious inflammation. It’s more of a preventative and good for dealing with inflammation caused by daily wear and tear of the body.

As we head into fall, this Golden Milk Latte is a great way to cut back on coffee while getting some great nutritional benefits. If you haven’t tried collagen in your warm beverages yet, I recommend you give it a shot too. Collagen is a vital nutrient that our body makes less of as we age. It’s beneficial for skin, hair, nails, joints, and much more. I noticed a big change in my hair and nails when I started adding collagen to my lattes.

Enjoy this Golden Milk Latte as you welcome Fall and all things cozy and warm.

Golden Milk Latte

2 cups unsweetened nut milk 1 teaspoon ground turmeric or turmeric paste

1 teaspoon local honey (or 1 pitted medjool date)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch of cardamom pinch of sea salt pinch of ground ginger 1 tablespoon collagen powder

Combine all ingredients in your blender and warm to desired temperature.

FYI Turmeric will stain countertops.