Start your day beautifully with this anti-inflammatory pineapple and turmeric refresher that will boost your health and give you glowing skin.

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what is GOLDEN MILK?

Golden milk, also referred to as haldi doodh in Hindi or turmeric milk, is a beverage with a rich history. This drink has been significant in Indian culture for many centuries! The bright golden color of the drink results from blending yellow turmeric (a flowering plant in the ginger family) with white milk. I decided to put a summer twist on the classic recipe by incorporating pineapple.

HEALTH & BEAUTY benefits

Turmeric is an excellent source of curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color. Studies have linked curcumin to lower inflammation levels in patients, which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, dementia, and even cancer. Turmeric also has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, which can help with skin issues like acne, aging, eczema, and skin tone. I drink golden milk to get the skin benefits of turmeric, but you can use it topically in your skincare routine as well. Here are some top-rated beauty products that harness the power of turmeric.

How to Make Pineapple Iced Golden Milk

Ingredients:

1 tbsp fresh turmeric (peeled and grated) or sub for 1 tsp ground turmeric
1 pinch ground black pepper

2/3 cup coconut milk (I use the carton version, not canned)
1 cup pineapple juice (100% juice)

Directions:

Peel and grate fresh turmeric root (about 1 tbsp) and set aside.

Heat 2/3 cups coconut milk in the microwave (1-2 minutes) or over the stovetop until hot but not boiling. Transfer ground turmeric and a pinch of black pepper to a tea infuser and steep in hot coconut milk for 15 minutes or until cool. If you don’t have a tea infuser you can strain the turmeric out after it steeps with a fine mesh strainer.

Remove tea infuser and pour cooled turmeric milk over ice. Top off with 1 cup of pineapple juice, stir and enjoy!

Notes:

Fat increases the bioavailability of curcumin so using milk with fat helps your body absorb the nutrient.

Piperine found in ground pepper also increases the bioavailability of curcumin (by 2000%).
Turmeric is highly pigmented and can stain your hands or work surfaces, so you might want to wear gloves when grating and peeling it.