Turmeric Water Vs. Turmeric Milk, Which Is Better?

Turmeric is a golden-colored magic spice deemed the ultimate superfood for its scientifically proven health benefits. 

Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is the agent that gives this ancient Indian remedy its super spice powers. 

Turmeric water is a commonly used and easy way to consume this magic spice.

In addition, there are more enjoyable and satisfying ways to consume turmeric powder; one such way is the Haldi doodh, or what we call the golden milk!

Turmeric milk or golden milk is an excellent way to add turmeric to your daily diet. 

But you may ask which way of consuming turmeric is better. Turmeric water or turmeric milk?  The answer is both!

Water and milk are simply vessels or mediums for delivering turmeric into your body, and neither one is better than the other. Both turmeric water and turmeric milk provide the same health benefits.

These benefits include anti-inflammatory effects, improved brain function, and improved digestion, in addition to many others. 

Keep on reading to learn more!

Turmeric Water Health Benefits:

• Helps with digestion
• Weight loss
• Anti-inflammatory
• Detoxifies the body and the liver
• It helps get rid of acne
• Lowers blood sugar
• Stabilizes insulin levels
• Improves cardiovascular health
• Boosts immune function

To learn more about the health benefits of turmeric tea, click here!

How to Make Turmeric Water :

1. Add ¼ tsp – ½ tsp of turmeric powder to a glass of warm water.
2. Add a small amount of black pepper to the turmeric water. Black pepper helps enhance the absorption of turmeric.
3. Add a small amount of raw honey or lemon juice to turmeric water. 
4. Drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for best results. 

If you suffer from digestive problems, try turmeric water without black pepper first and see how your body reacts before adding pepper to the mix.

To learn when is the best time to drink turmeric tea, click here!

Turmeric Milk (Golden Milk) Health Benefits:

For centuries, turmeric milk or golden milk has been an ancient ayurvedic remedy used in traditional Indian medicine. 

• Sleep better at night
• Weight loss: Helps break down belly fat and decrease fat accumulation
• Antioxidant-Rich
• Anti-Inflammatory
• Fights common cold
• Cures cough and sore throat
• Gets rid of bloating
• Improves brain function
• Strengthens the immune system

How to Prepare Turmeric Milk or Golden Milk:

What type of milk should you use for golden milk recipes? 

• Whole milk
• Soy milk
• Coconut milk
• Almond milk
• Oat milk
• Rice milk

Golden Milk Recipe #1: 

Ingredients: 

• ½ tsp Turmeric powder
• ⅓ tsp fresh black pepper (black pepper enhances the absorption of turmeric)
• ¼ tsp ghee or coconut oil

Instructions: 

1. Boil two cups of milk in a pan for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add in ingredients (turmeric powder, black pepper, coconut oil)
3. Let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes.
4. Stir continuously.
5. Pour milk into a glass and let it sit for a few minutes to cool down.
6. Drink the golden milk warm for the best results. 

Golden Milk Recipe #2: 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of unsweetened Milk (almond milk, whole milk, oat milk, etc.)
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp of coconut oil (helps enhance turmeric absorption)
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp of turmeric powder
• 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp of black pepper (helps activate turmeric)
• Raw honey or any sweetener that fits your lifestyle

Instructions: 

1. Boil your milk in a saucepan for 5 minutes.
2. Add ingredients except for the raw honey.
3. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
4. Stir continuously.
5. Pour turmeric milk into a glass.
6. Let the golden milk cool down before adding in raw honey.
7. Drink it warm for the best results.

Golden milk recipe #3:

Ingredients: 

• 2 Cups of almond milk
• Fresh turmeric root cut into pieces (¼ cup)
• Six pieces of cloves (crush in a pestle before adding)
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp shredded ginger
• ½ tsp of raw honey
• Two pinches of black pepper
• 1 tbsp of turmeric powder

Instructions:

1. Add milk and ingredients (except the raw honey) to a saucepan.
2. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
3. Stir continuously.
4. Pour into a glass.
5. Let it sit for a few minutes to cool down.
6. Add ½ tsp of raw honey.
7. Enjoy!

Golden milk latte recipe: 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of unsweetened plant-based milk of your choice
• 1 cup of full-fat coconut milk
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• A pinch of black pepper
• Two Medjool dates
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• One shot of espresso

Instruction:

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend.
2. After blending, strain the mixture through a sieve for an extra smooth texture.
3. Add the mixture to a pot and heat on medium on a stove for 2-3 minutes. Stir continuously until it’s hot.
4. Add in the shot of espresso.
5. Let it cool down a bit before drinking. 

Takeaway

Turmeric has been deemed a super spice, and for a good reason. Multiple scientific studies have confirmed this superfood to be extremely healthy and beneficial for the body. Turmeric helps eliminate inflammation, improves brain function, and may even prevent cancer and Alzheimer’s. It’s safe to say adding turmeric to your daily diet might be a good idea! Whether you choose to drink turmeric water every day, or to make yourself a tasty, frothy golden milk latte every night, as long as you include this super spice in your daily diet, you will soon find yourself healthier than you have ever been. Thank you for reading!