Super Turmeric Golden Milk

Super Turmeric Golden Milk

There are loads of recipes for Golden Milk out there – I like mine super charged. Besides going heavier on the turmeric for more anti-inflammatory support, it’s super-boosted two ways: With Brain Octane oil, which is pure caprylic acid – a quickly absorbed, fast energy medium chain triglyceride (MCT) from coconut milk with anti-viral and anti-fungal activity; and with optional whey or collagen protein. Whey will bring extra immune defense with its immunoglobulins; collagen is a good choice too, as it rarely triggers reactions (like egg, soy, milk, pea, or nut proteins can), and it’s a good source of arginine, an amino acid key for growth hormone and tissue repair – two things that many kids in my practice need.

Spices can go beyond turmeric in your Golden Milk too. I like mine with three more spices: Ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon. All have various medicinal qualities from calming inflammation to stimulating digestion while easing spasm in the colon. Plus they taste good together.

Oh, and a dash of black pepper, which super charges the absorption of the turmeric.

Why drink it? It’s a soothing treat that balances immune boosters with calming for inflammation. Try it instead of cocoa or tea, and experiment with the spice balance!

 

Super Turmeric Golden Milk
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Super charged with spices, awesome fats and top protein picks. Try it on a raw cold day, when you're feeling a cold coming on, or when you need a soothing warm-up option instead of sugary cocoa.
Servings Prep Time
2 8 ounce servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
2 8 ounce servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Super Turmeric Golden Milk
Print Recipe
Super charged with spices, awesome fats and top protein picks. Try it on a raw cold day, when you're feeling a cold coming on, or when you need a soothing warm-up option instead of sugary cocoa.
Servings Prep Time
2 8 ounce servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
2 8 ounce servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: 8 ounce servings
Instructions
  1. Combine dry spices in a small dish or cup, and set aside.
  2. Peel and mince or grate the fresh ginger root. You should have about 1-2 teaspoons worth of finely grated or minced ginger.
  3. If you're using fresh turmeric root, peel it and set aside with ginger - it will easily blend so there is no need to chop or grate it.
  4. Place the milks, Brain Octane oil, and honey into a blender and blend til evenly mixed. Add the spices and root(s), and blend again. You can also use a quart sized container with an immersion blender for this task.
  5. Pour the milk mixture into a pot and heat gently on the stove, til steam is rising. Do not boil.
  6. Remove from heat once hot but not boiling, and strain the mixture back into your blender. Let it cool for a minute or two, then add the protein powder and blend briefly til smooth. Serve warm.
  7. If you like, you can skip the strainer and drink the milk with ginger in it, if minced or grated finely enough.
Recipe Notes

If you use fresh turmeric root, this is a softer root than ginger. It will blend easily with your immersion blender.

You can substitute any MCT oil for Brain Octane oil; this will reduce the antiviral and anti fungal activity, but will still deliver easy to absorb fats.

Don't add the protein powder into the pot on the stove - if over heated, it may coagulate and make the mixture lumpy, especially if you use whey powder! Best results are had if you blend this in after the mixture is cooled a bit.

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Pork and Turkey Thai Veggie Meatballs

Pork and Turkey Thai Veggie Meatballs

Sounds like a mouthful of a combination, but boy does it work. Ground turkey, ground pork, shredded sweet potato and shredded carrot, lots of fresh ginger… and more. Once you’ve got all these ingredients, these meat and veggie balls are easy enough. Serve over whatever works – gluten free noodles, basmati rice, or as a slider on a Paleo bun.  Another grain free option is to make buns with Chebe mix – perhaps not precisely Paleo, but tasty and easy. With the sauce, this is a great meal. Kids who like spicy will go for these, and you can dial up or down the heat according to your family’s palate.

Pork and Turkey Thai Veggie Meatballs
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A spicy twist on the usual meatball, with a savory blend of turkey and pork
Servings Prep Time
6 people 25 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 25 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25 minutes 10 minutes
Pork and Turkey Thai Veggie Meatballs
Print Recipe
A spicy twist on the usual meatball, with a savory blend of turkey and pork
Servings Prep Time
6 people 25 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 people 25 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
For The Meatballs...
For The Sauce
Garnish
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. For the meatballs: Peel the sweet potato and wash and peel the carrots. Using a shredder attachment on a food processor, shred both. You can also use a grater to shred by hand.
  3. Place shredded veggies with the rest of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Use your hands or a potato masher to combine.
  4. Heat a large oven safe saucepan or skillet to medium high heat (an iron skillet is perfect for this!). Place in it 1-2 teaspoons coconut oil or sesame oil. Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, shape meatballs. You will have 12-15 large meatballs. Brown them on all sides.
  5. While these are cooking, in a medium bowl, blend all sauce ingredients together with a wire whisk, until evenly combined. When meatballs are browned, remove from heat, and pour the sauce over them.
  6. Place the meatballs in sauce, in the saucepan, in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions.
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