Timeric latte – Plum Joyful https://plumjoyful.com Mon, 12 Sep 2016 07:05:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.20 https://i2.wp.com/plumjoyful.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-favorite.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Timeric latte – Plum Joyful https://plumjoyful.com 32 32 101224769 Turmeric Latte : A better way to start your day https://plumjoyful.com/tumeric-latte-better-way-start-day/ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 07:00:26 +0000 http://plumjoyful.com/?p=1140 The turmeric latte, also known as golden milk, is a healing, energizing, and anti-inflammatory alternative to our morning coffee. I was never a coffee drinker, but after having my daughter, and 20 months of sleep deprivation later, I am a devout double shot espresso drinker. I’m not particularly proud of this. Not because I think coffee is bad, in fact we now know that it has numerous positive health benefits. I’m not proud because I am addicted, and I don’t like that my body is relying on it. If I don’t have it I feel lethargic, achy, and have a headache. Not good. In addition, coffee can be very acidic, dehydrating and according to Dr. Mark Hyman “Habituation to caffeine decreases insulin sensitivity, making it difficult for your cells to respond appropriately to blood sugar. High blood sugar levels lead to arterial deterioration and increased risk of mortality related to cardiovascular disease.” So even though it is rich in antioxidants and has been shown to lower breast cancer, colon cancer and Parkinson’s risks, it can also increase inflammation in those who are sensitive to blood sugar and cortisol fluctuations. So I want to decrease my dependence on coffee, while also […]

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