Healing Spice “Latte”

It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of healing spices.  I take any opportunity that I can to incorporate them into my meals, especially turmeric in creamy pasta sauces, ginger in my smoothies and juices, and cinnamon into anything sweet that I bake.  I recently felt inspired after reading about healing ayurvedic techniques to formulate this recipe to combine all three of my favorite spices into one yummy concoction- a healing spice “latte.”With the frigid weather of winter and the presence of “cold and flu season,” there truly is no better time to start enjoying a comforting beverage such as this one, especially knowing that each ingredient contributes super healing properties:

Turmeric is often used medicinally, as its main bioactive compound, curcumin, provides strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that have linked to the healing and prevention of numerous conditions, from a minor sore throat or joint pain to diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer.  

Ginger is in the same botanical family as turmeric. The main bioactive compound in ginger, gingerol, also provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. It has been shown to help lower cholesterol, aid in brain function, and help heal various digestive ailments, especially nausea and indigestion.

Cinnamon, too, has a whole lot more to offer than that “sweet” taste that we all know and love.  Not only is it packed with antioxidants, it has also been shown to help stabilize insulin and blood sugar levels.In addition to all of the health benefits from the spices, this drink is deliciously sweet, creamy, and packed with comforting flavors.  It is the perfect drink for warming up on a cold day, or simply for relaxing year-round.  I especially enjoy making this before bed to help soothe my digestion and just put me into cozy bedtime mode.  I strongly encourage you to try this out, and hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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