The gut is responsible for regulating our immune system and can be the largest cause of inflammation within our body from food intolerances or sensitivities, high stress, illness, bacterial and yeast overgrowth, etc. Gut health is cornerstone to how healthy our overall bodies are, especially when it comes to fighting inflammation.
The foods we eat can either contribute to inflammation or fight it. A diet rich in whole foods, phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber help keep our gut healthy and calm inflammation.
Here is a list of foods especially great at fighting inflammation and make sure to try the turmeric rich golden milk latte recipe below!
Turmeric
Garlic
Rosemary
Cinnamon
Coconut oil
Fermented foods such as kimchi, kefir, coconut yogurt
Golden Milk Latte
This may very well be the perfect comfort drink to be enjoyed curled up on the couch on a cold winter’s day. Yet I’ve enjoyed it just as often in a tall glass over ice. However, you choose to serve it, feel good knowing the warming spices and the peppery turmeric’s potent anti-inflammatory benefits are helping you boost your immunity.
Makes 2 servings
2 cups coconut milk
0.25 ounce pure vanilla extract
0.75 ounce pure maple syrup
Freshly grated nutmeg
Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
In a medium-size saucepan, combine the coconut milk, vanilla, maple syrup, nutmeg and cinnamon, and turmeric over medium-low heat, stir constantly and being careful not to burn the milk. Bring almost to a boil and remove from heat.
Divide between two mugs and serve sprinkled with freshly grated nutmeg and a pinch of cinnamon.
Superfood Spotlight
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a bright yellow root that has long been used in the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat a wide variety of conditions, including hemorrhage, toothache, bruises, chest pain, and colic. It is also what gives this milk punch its golden hue.
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