How to live longer: Golden milk improves brain and heart health to boost longevity
Much emphasis is put on the foods one consumes to help boost longevity with little thought on the power of how beverages can impact a person’s health and longevity. With winter season upon us, now is the time to be consuming delicious drinks which not only warm the cockles of the heart but also are known to boost longevity.
Healthy brain
A study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry provided evidence that curcumin can help protect one’s brain.
In the study, participants were randomised into two groups and were studied for a period of 18 months.
One group took 90 milligrams of curcumin twice daily, while the other group took a placebo.
All volunteers underwent cognitive testes which were repeated every six months throughout the study and after.
The results found the group taking curcumin twice daily showed a 28 percent improvement in memory tests over the study period while those in the placebo group showing no memory improvement.
Healthy heart
In a study published in the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, the effects of curcuminoids on myocardial infarction was investigated.
The study looked at people undergoing heart surgery who were given either four grams of curcumin or a placebo a few days before and after their surgery.
It was found those given curcumin were 65 percent less likely to experience a heart attack during their hospital stay than people in the placebo group.
What’s more, curcumin may improve the function of your blood vessel linings known as endothelial function. Proper endothelial function is important for a healthy heart.
How to prepare
Golden milk is easy to make at home using ingredients of half a cup (120ml) of an unsweetened milk of your choice, one tsp of turmeric, one small piece of grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp of ginger powder, half tsp of cinnamon powder, one pinch of ground black pepper, one tsp of honey or maple syrup (optional).
To make the golden milk, simply mix all ingredients in a small saucepan or pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until fragrant and flavourful.
Strain the drink through a fine strainer into mugs and top with a pinch of cinnamon.
Golden milk can also be made in advance and stored in your refrigerator for up to five days.
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