Hello my friends,

I’m often asked how to get more turmeric into our daily lives? Today, I’m sharing my take on this medicinal rhizome and how to easily incorporate its healing properties into your daily routine. Although most folks are familiar with turmeric as a culinary spice used in curry dishes, the active component of turmeric is curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. For athletes, or those suffering from chronic inflammation, turmeric can be incredibly beneficial.

Given I am no medical doctor or researcher, I will not go into the numerous studies that have been conducted on turmeric. For that, you will need to do your own research. Instead, I’ll share my personal kitchen experiments and how I add this powerful tool to my daily plant-powered routine.

How to use Turmeric Paste

The easiest and most effective way to get turmeric into my day is by creating a Turmeric Paste. I make this pungent and strong golden paste once a week to store in the refrigerator and use as needed.

I generally use about half a teaspoon of homemade turmeric paste to one cup of my homemade almond milk and gently heat it over the stove. After warmed, I add a little freshly grated ginger root, a small splash of maple syrup (very small) and a dash of cinnamon. This Golden Milk, as many call it, is both warm and soothing. It tends to take the edge off of a long day and helps with my pain.

Golden Milk made with Turmeric Paste

If you’re an athlete (professional, college, high-school or weekend warrior) I highly recommend experimenting with turmeric for all levels of inflammation and pain.

Having a chronic autoimmune disease has taught me to maintain balance as much as possible and use what Mother Nature has to offer on my quest for whole health.

The video below shows my daughter Faith making Turmeric Paste! If a 17-year old high-school athlete can do it, you can to!

Turmeric Paste

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Basic Paste

1/2 cup ground turmeric powder
1 cup water
1 and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 Tablespoons extra-virgin, organic coconut oil

Golden Milk

1 teaspoon turmeric paste
1 cup almond milk
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup or local honey (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (more or less according to taste)
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Using a small saucepan, over low heat, gently warm the milk and turmeric paste, stirring until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup or honey, fresh ginger and cinnamon.
Enjoy warm!

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