Ingredients
- 100 grams (3.5 oz) of raw honey
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- A pinch of black pepper (in order to optimize turmeric’s absorption and bio-availability)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- Last 4 ingredients can be 2 to 3 drops of essential oils
For additional health benefits you can also add:
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons unfiltered raw apple cider vinegar
How to make Golden Honey
- Add the turmeric powder to dry ingredients.
- If using essential oils combine them with raw honey.
- In a small frypan melt about 1 level dessert spoon of coconut oil.
- Once melted, add dry ingredients and mix into a smooth paste.
- Add more oil if required to keep the paste smooth. Heat for short time. The mixture will simmer and go darker brown quickly.
- Mix wet ingredients together in a small jar and then combine the cooked ingredients mixing thoroughly.
- Store in fridge.
While consuming, try to keep the golden honey mixture in your mouth until it has completely dissolved!
Tips and instructions for use
- The Golden Honey blend can also be used as a toast topping. Spread a generous helping of honey-turmeric-black pepper paste over your whole-grain toast and enjoy it for breakfast.
- Or, simply add it to your green smoothie.
- Or use the mixture to make some delicious tea (or a warm tonic). The brew will be very tasty if you also add lemon. Just mix one tablespoon of honey-turmeric-black pepper mixture with 1 cup of hot water and enjoy during the day or in the evening.
- According to Indo-Tibetan medicine, turmeric should be taken at different times depending on your health complaint:
- Before eating a meal is best for the throat and lungs.
- During your meal is best for the digestive system.
- After you have finished your meal is best for the colon and kidneys.
Cautions
Turmeric should not be taken by people who suffer from gallbladder problems. The spice causes contraction of the gallbladder muscles. It also lowers blood pressure and blood sugar levels. This is generally seen as a positive effect, but if you already have low blood pressure or have issues with your blood sugar levels, consult your doctor first. mix smooth. If you are also using lemon zest and apple cider vinegar, add them as well.
Put the mixture in a (preferably) glass, air-tight container, and store in the fridge (don’t consume it if it develops a metallic taste).
Heating the turmeric changes its chemical structure enhancing its already great benefits and increasing shelf life.