The holidays are a great time to enjoy a cozy, warm beverage. However, if you’re like me, you’re wanting something different than just regular coffee and tea. It’s easy to feel polluted from overeating food and drinking beverages that are definitely not good for you, so having a healthy alternative is a bonus!!
Have you ever tried a Turmeric Latte? They’re yummy, creamy, and good for you!
Turmeric’s active ingredient is curcumin. It has been an herbal remedy for years and plays a potential role in improving Parkinson’s disease brain health, including memory! It holds promise as a neuroprotective agent in a wide range of neurological disorders.
To learn more about the benefits of turmeric for people with Parkinson’s, click here to read my previous blog post on the topic.
Because dairy is on the questionable list for people with Parkinson’s, I’ve substituted a plant milk. My favorite is macadamia milk (with a close 2nd being coconut milk) because it looks and tastes like whole milk, but you can use whatever milk you prefer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (macadamia, coconut, or almond)
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp maple or agave syrup (being a Minnesotan, I prefer real maple syrup)
Instructions
1. Heat (but do not boil) milk in a saucepan. You can also use a microwave (heat for about 2 minutes).
2. Remove milk from heat and add the remaining ingredients. Stir and try the latte. Add more milk, turmeric, cinnamon, or syrup if needed.
*If you use a sweetened plant milk, taste the latte before adding the sweetener.
**You can always add a shot of espresso if you want a caffeine kick.
Interested in learning how to make turmeric tea? Click here to get my recipe!
Enjoy!
💜 Kimberly
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