Turmeric is a spice that is added to almost every Indian dish for its flavor and health benefits. But do you know that adding turmeric to milk can possess more benefits to human health.? Well, yes, that is true. Turmeric milk, also known as Golden milk, is considered one of the healthiest beverages. It is popular in many countries of Asia, including India and Sri Lanka, and is gaining popularity in other parts of the world all because it is loaded with nutrients, minerals, and vitamins. This nutrient-rich beverage helps in keeping our bodies healthy and free from several diseases and illnesses.

You can easily prepare turmeric milk at home by simply boiling a glass or a cup of milk in the pan and then adding a pinch of turmeric to it. Then let it boil at least 2-3 times. Pour the milk into a glass and drink. You can also use maple honey or sugar to enhance the taste. Drink the turmeric milk when it is warm.

Here are the 8 benefits of drinking turmeric milk:

Turmeric milk has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral properties present in it, which makes it a perfect drink to protect you from several infections and diseases, including viral fever, cough, and cold.

Antioxidants are present in abundance in turmeric milk which is responsible for protecting the heart from several diseases like high cholesterol and blood pressure levels, heart attacks, strokes, etc., and in keeping the heart healthy. It also expands the blood vessels in the body, which also keeps the heart in great health.

Curcumin is a compound that is present in turmeric and helps in preventing cancer as curcumin kills the cancer cells that are already present in the body. It also helps in preventing the formation of new cancer cells.

Turmeric milk has been proven to be effective in strengthening the bones. It has calcium and vitamin D both present in it, which plays a very important role in keeping the bones strong and preventing them from being weak. It also prevents several bone-related diseases like osteoporosis, arthritis, etc., and also helps in treating these diseases.

Drinking turmeric milk can help you in improving your mood as it boosts the feel-good hormones serotonin and dopamine. Curcumin is the reason for the increase in the level of feel-good hormones. It is a beneficial drink for people suffering from anxiety and depression.

Turmeric milk has anti-inflammatory properties in it, which help in reducing acne. The presence of antioxidants also prevents the signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, etc., and keeps the skin clear, glowing, and young looking.

The anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants present in turmeric milk help in healing the wounds quickly as it soothes the skin and prevents infection in the wounds.

The soothing effect of turmeric milk helps in inducing sleep faster as it relaxes the nerves and muscles of the body. It also helps in treating insomnia.