What if I told you that you could transform this already incredible beverage into something even more special by incorporating ingredients that are associated with digestive health? The result is not only delicious but brings together traditional wisdom and modern nutritional interests.
Traditional Uses of Turmeric
Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic traditions for thousands of years. This warm, golden spice contains bioactive compounds that have been the subject of numerous scientific studies in recent years.
What makes this golden spice even more interesting is how it interacts with other ingredients:
- Black pepper: Contains piperine, which studies suggest may affect how the body processes curcumin
- Healthy fats: Curcumin is fat-soluble, meaning it combines with fats rather than water
- Ginger and cinnamon: These warming spices complement turmeric with their own distinctive properties
The Perfect Golden Blend
A traditional golden latte combines turmeric with warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper, along with a touch of sweetness. Supercharged Food Golden Gut Powder brings together all these classic ingredients with the addition of naturopathic-grade diatomaceous earth, creating an all-in-one blend.
This thoughtfully formulated powder combines:
- Naturopathic-grade diatomaceous earth (fossil shell powder)
- Turmeric
- Organic black pepper
- Organic ginger
- Organic cinnamon
Building on the Love Your Gut Powder, this golden blend offers a delicious way to incorporate these ingredients into your daily routine.
About Diatomaceous Earth
The addition of diatomaceous earth makes this golden blend distinctive. If you're new to diatomaceous earth, you can learn more about this interesting mineral in our comprehensive guide here.
The diatomaceous earth in Golden Gut Powder has a unique honeycomb structure that interacts with the digestive system. It contains naturally-occurring minerals including silica, which is associated with hair, skin and nail appearance.
The Perfect Golden Gut Latte Recipe
Making your own turmeric latte is easy with our simple recipe. You'll enjoy the warming flavors of traditional golden milk with the added mineral content from diatomaceous earth.
Ingredients (Serves 1)
- 1-2 teaspoons Supercharged Food Golden Gut Powder
- 1 cup milk of your choice (coconut, almond or oat milk all work beautifully)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup to taste (optional)
- Pinch of extra cinnamon for garnish
Directions
- In a small saucepan, gently warm your chosen milk over medium-low heat. Be careful not to boil.
- Whisk in the Golden Gut Powder until completely dissolved, ensuring there are no clumps.
- Add vanilla extract and sweetener if desired, continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and fragrant.
- Once warmed through (about 3-5 minutes), pour into your favourite mug and dust with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- For a café-style latte, you can use a milk frother to create a creamy foam on top.
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