The power duo of turmeric and barley grass: discovering golden milk

Veröffentlicht am: October 04, 2024
Sarah Allen
Sarah Allen

Nutritionist and dietician

Tired of gray days and bad moods in summer? The fusion of turmeric and barley grass will give you the strength and good mood you need for the whole day. 

Table of contents:

Why combine turmeric and barley grass?

What is golden milk?

Possible side effects 

Turmeric and barley grass - the power duo for your health

"Why should you combine turmeric and barley grass?"

The amazing properties of curcumin from the golden turmeric root in combination with natural vitamins and minerals from natural green barley grass form a perfect synergy of valuable ingredients. This provides your body with the most important micronutrients, inhibits inflammation, stimulates digestion and strengthens your immune system.

Turmeric - the golden treasure

Turmeric is an Indian spice that you probably know from curry dishes. Incidentally, curry owes its beautiful yellow color to the spice.

But turmeric is not only popular in dishes. The root has been used by indigenous peoples for thousands of years for its valuable ingredients - such as curcumin - to make alternative medicine. And the health benefits of turmeric have also been known and very popular here for some time now.

The root is used to treat the following complaints:

  • Extinguishing inflammation
  • Relief from arthritis and arthrosis pain
  • Promotion of digestive problems
  • Support for cancer patients
  • Lowering the cholesterol level
  • Blood sugar support

Turmeric therefore has many health benefits and is considered by many to be a true miracle cure. However, the effects of barley grass are just as diverse.

Barley grass - the powerful green

Natural green barley grass is particularly known for its high levels of vital substances such as vitamins, minerals, trace elements, bioflavonoids, enzymes and chlorophyll. 

You may already be familiar with barley grass from green smoothies, where it is often used thanks to its vital substance power. But barley grass is not only popular in the drinks sector. People with certain ailments also benefit from it. 

The benefits of barley grass:

  • Has an antioxidant effect
  • Has an alkalizing effect and helps with hyperacidity
  • Has an anti-inflammatory effect
  • Supports digestion
  • Helps with targeted detoxification of the body
  • Improves the skin, hair & nails

What is golden milk?

You have probably heard of the term "golden milk". Golden milk has long been drunk in India for various ailments, but also as a preventative measure or as a drink for pleasure. 

What is golden milk made from? Traditionally, cow's or plant milk is mixed with various spices and ingredients such as turmeric, cinnamon, ginger or honey and drunk. Thanks to the strongly coloring ingredients, the milk gets its golden color - hence the name.

But you can do even better: use high-quality turmeric extract and combine the golden milk with barley grass, black pepper and a dash of oil.

Golden milk with turmeric and barley grass

Recipe:

200 ml milk / plant milk

½ tsp turmeric or 2 broken up capsules of turmeric extract from Herbano

1 teaspoon barley grass powder

1 pinch of black pepper

1 dash of linseed oil (or another high-quality oil)

Instructions:

Stir all the ingredients into the milk. You can sweeten the golden milk with a little honey to taste.

Golden milk or moon milk?

There are even more varieties of this special milk drink. Do you already know Moon Milk - the natural nightcap? Mixed with ashwagandha, it helps you fall asleep better and faster in the evening as it has a calming effect. 

Side effects - when should you consult an expert?

Normally, there should be no side effects when taking turmeric. However, some people may react sensitively to the black pepper it contains and should therefore choose the product without piperine. Because turmeric strongly stimulates digestion, overdosing can lead to gastrointestinal complaints such as heartburn, nausea or diarrhea.

Barley grass is generally considered safe and well tolerated. However, there are individual groups of people who should avoid it, such as people who are allergic to barley or people with gluten intolerance or coeliac disease.

 

Sources (in English):

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