Add This Plant to Your Coffee to Reduce Pain and Inflammation

What do you add to your coffee? Milk? sugar? Coconut or soymilk? Or how about turmeric?

Yes, really!

For the longest time, putting anything but milk or white sugar in your daily coffee was akin to heresy. Now, an abundance of superfoods is appearing on cafe menus, adding flavor and even health benefits like weight loss, pain reduction, and reduced elimination.

Foremost among these nouveau ingredients is turmeric (Curcuma longa). Used for thousands of years as a medicine and to spice up dishes, it has been finding its way into smoothies, juices, hot milk, and even ‘super shots’ formulated for health and wellbeing. Now it’s joined the list of options available at your favorite coffee shop.

Turmeric – the Health Benefits

Also known as the ‘golden root,’ turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and a medicinal herb. In recent years, science has begun to confirm that turmeric contains compounds with curcuminoids, which have medicinal properties.

One of the most important is curcumin, which is the primary active ingredient in turmeric. In addition to being an excellent antioxidant, it has powerful properties that can reduce pain and inflammation.

Arthritis is one common condition characterized by joint inflammation. Curcumin has been shown to help treat symptoms of arthritis and is, in some cases, more effective than anti-inflammatory drugs.

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Other suggested health benefits include:

• Reduced risk of heart disease. Curcumin is believed to improve the lining of your blood vessels, supporting its ability to regulate blood pressure and blood clotting. One study found that those who took curcumin while undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery had a 65% decreased risk of experiencing a heart attack in the hospital.
• May help prevent cancer. Researchers have studied curcumin as a possible cancer treatment and found that it can affect cancer growth and development by contributing to the death of cancerous cells and reducing metastasis.

It’s no wonder people are flocking to turmeric- it’s packed with health benefits, it’s easy to find, and you can use it to make dishes and drinks. Speaking of drinks, here’s a recipe that can add a beneficial kick to your morning java.

Turmeric Coffee

When you want to add turmeric to basic coffee, you have a couple of options. They are:

• Mix a quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder with your coffee beans when you grind them to let the spicy taste sink in before brewing.
• Add a pinch of turmeric to your freshly brewed cup before adding milk and/or sugar. You may adjust to taste if desired.

These are both mild introductions to the joys and benefits of turmeric in your coffee. If you want to take the experience to an exotic new level, try this turmeric latte, which has a delicious kick despite being caffeine-free.

Ingredients

• One cup of any milk of your choice
• 1/8 teaspoon each of ground turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of maple syrup

Combine all of these ingredients in a saucepan and whisk it over low heat. Once it’s sufficiently hot, pour into a mug and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Tip: if you prefer the caffeinated version, add one or two teaspoons of instant coffee and stir thoroughly before adding the cinnamon.

If the idea of adding beneficial spices to your morning coffee appeals to you, you might enjoy these variations.

1. Ginger

Spice up your morning cup of coffee by adding ginger (Zingiber officinale), which is excellent for your digestion. When you add a teaspoon of this freshly ground spice to your dry coffee grounds before brewing, it adds a nice degree of spiciness that makes gingerbread coffee beverages so popular.

Ginger is a key ingredient in qishr, a Yemeni coffee beverage that supports digestion and eases inflammation. To make it, whisk the following ingredients in a saucepan:

• 1 cup water
• 6 teaspoons of finely-ground coffee
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of freshly ground ginger
•  sugar/honey

After bringing the mixture to a boil, remove it from the heat. Once the bubbling stops, bring it to a boil once again. Repeat one more time. You can also add some lemon juice if you want.

2. Cardamom

If you’re a fan of chai flavor, consider adding cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) to your coffee. You can add a few sprinkles to your dry coffee grounds to add a rich and aromatic bite as well as enjoy benefits like improved blood circulation and elimination of stomach cramps. For a single cup, four ground-up cardamom seeds are usually enough, but you can adjust to taste.

Cardamom coffee is especially popular in Turkey. Below is a simple recipe that’s easy to make and can start your day on a healthier note:

• Boil one cup of water in a saucepan. Remove from heat and let cool for 20-30 seconds.
• Pour half of the water into a French press containing a tablespoon of ground coffee and four ground cardamom seeds.
• Wait 20-30 seconds and then pour the rest of the water into the French press. Add the lid with the plunger.
• After four to five minutes, press the plunger down to separate the grains from the water.
• Add cream or sweetener if desired.

3. Cinnamon

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum) has been shown to lower blood sugar levels and fight insulin resistance, in addition to being an antioxidant. Next to milk and sugar, it’s also one of the most popular coffee add-ons, but the version served in some coffee shops is little more than cinnamon sugar.

Enjoy a healthier option by adding a cinnamon stick to your cup after you pour the coffee. If you only have access to ground cinnamon, add it to taste. If you plan to brew an entire pot, add one or two teaspoons to your coffee grounds for an 8-ounce pot.

Conclusion

Having turmeric coffee with your breakfast is an excellent way to stay healthy and fit. If you feel like a little variety, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon can add mindfulness and energy to your morning routine as well as reduce pain and inflammation. Enjoying a beverage that nourishes the body can keep you on the road to a lifetime of good health.

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