Last Updated on August 17, 2022 by The Health Master
Why You Should Have Turmeric Milk Every Night
Turmeric milk benefits:
Do you have haldi doodh, or turmeric latte (as it is popularly called), every night? Well, there are many reasons why you must have the age-old, time-tested haldi doodh every night.
From inducing better sleep to boosting immunity and aiding better recovery, a cup of haldi doodh can take you a long way in terms of achieving good health. Celeb nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar believes that you must have a cup of haldi doodh every night.
However, the key is to make it right, using just the right amount of haldi. The “magic of haldi doodh lies in its use and not abuse,” writes Diwekar in her Insta post.
Haldi doodh: Adding the right amount of turmeric is important
Turmeric is known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and rejuvenating properties. To make these properties work, using the right proportion of haldi and the time at which you consume it is very important, says Diwekar.
“So if you have too much or too little of it, it won’t have any of the benefits. “In fact, too much can cause serious harm, from acidity, and bloating to interference in iron assimilation,” she says.
Also, to reap the benefits of turmeric, it is important to consume it in its natural form. Having a curcumin pill on an empty stomach with water or adding indiscriminate amounts of it to your food, is not going to be helpful.
“Remember, it’s about adopting haldi as a part of the lifestyle and not being greedy about its benefits,” she recommends.
Health benefits of drinking haldi doodh every night
Diwekar is of the belief that you must do strength training at least once every week. Not only will it help you build muscles, and get stronger and fitter, but it will also regulate your blood sugar levels.
“But for exercise to work and to continue to work, we need to recover from the stimuli of exercise.
In fact, we need to recover from the stimuli and stresses of daily life to make meaning of our existence,” she writes.
- Haldi doodh can help in accelerating recovery. It makes room for the body’s repair work to work optimally.
- A cup of haldi doodh at night can be especially beneficial for people who get restless during sleep. It can help you have a restful sleep. People whose sleep is interrupted multiple times to using the bathroom can also benefit by drinking a cup of turmeric milk at bedtime.
- Turmeric, as we all know, can boost immunity. You should definitely drink haldi doodh during every season change, to protect yourself from coughs, colds, and flu.
- Haldi doodh at night can improve hormonal balance. It can be helpful as a remedy for acne and unpredictable periods.
Haldi doodh: Some interesting tips for preparation
- Just take a cup of milk and put it on a boil. Add a pinch of haldi and some sugar or jaggery to taste. Drink it hot or warm, just before you sleep.
- If you have diabetes, heart disease, or joint pain, add a pinch of nutmeg for added benefits.
- Add a few cashews if you have thyroid issues, weak joints, and experience cramping in your legs at night.
- If you feel low on energy and have acne, then add some living (garden cress) seeds.
- A pinch of black pepper in your haldi doodh can help in dealing with sore throats and infections.
- If you have lactose intolerance, add haldi in buttermilk instead of milk.
- If you want to avoid dairy in its totality, then have turmeric with some dry coconut and jaggery around 4 or 5 pm.
(Rujuta Diwekar is a nutritionist based in Mumbai)
Disclaimer: This content, including advice, provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. The Health Master does not claim responsibility for this information.
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