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New Delhi: You must have heard of this - drinking turmeric milk (haldi doodh in Hindi) is so good for the health. If you have a grandmother then we bet surely she must have told you to drink this every day during the winter months. Turmeric, as we all know, is one of the most powerful spices offering a plethora of health benefits, including weight loss, cancer prevention, wound healing among many others. And this has been proven by a number of high-quality research studies. The golden yellow spice is widely available in a dried powder form in supermarkets or every grocery store. Used for thousands of years in Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine for treating various conditions, turmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence. Read: Five amazing health benefits of drinking this magic mix every morning

Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric, has been credited with several health benefits owing to its medicinal properties. Various studies reveal that curcumin has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.

Apart from being one of the world's most popular spices for cooking, this 'super herb' is also now used as a drink owing to its potent health benefits. In fact, the bright yellow hot drink, also known as turmeric latte, has emerged as a new wave of wellness drinks in most western countries. The drink, whose celebrity fans include Gwyneth Paltrow, is also appearing in coffee shops across New York and the US. Basically, the drink is made using either almond or coconut milk, ginger, turmeric, coconut oil, and pepper. Read: Two simple steps to flatten your tummy in less than a week

In India, the bright yellow turmeric-seasoned drink, also referred to as golden milk or turmeric milk, is a favourite night time drink for many people trying to prevent infections stay healthy during the winter months. If you have not tried this 'super drink' yet you are missing out. Here are five reasons why you should be drinking warm turmeric milk every night before going to bed:

Boosts immunity

Drinking a glass of turmeric milk on an empty stomach in the morning or just before bed at night can do wonders for your health as it boosts your immune system and fights off various infections. This will also relieve nighttime coughing and keep colds and flu at bay.

Detoxifies liver

Laboratory tests and clinical studies have shown that curcumin in turmeric may help prevent and reverse liver cirrhosis and fatty liver. According to a study published in the 'Journal of Food Science', turmeric supplementation can help prevent high cholesterol levels in the blood and reduce the risk of fatty liver disease by regulating the enzymes responsible for cholesterol metabolism in laboratory animals fed on high-fat diet. Not just liver, drinking this health tonic will help prevent and tackle a number of diseases, from Alzheimer's disease to many cancers, and to blood purification also. Read: Liver flush for weight loss - Eat these 5 foods to burn stomach fat

Improves digestion

Turmeric acts as a natural remedy when it comes to digestive problems. Just drinking a cup of turmeric milk will help you cope with indigestion while relieving gas and bloating as well as heartburn resulting from gastric reflux. According to naturallivingideas.com, turmeric milk can also treat and prevent gastrointestinal infections and eliminate intestinal worms. But, use it with low-fat milk only, because high-fat content can aggravate the problems. Read: 5 foods that can get rid of bloated bellies

Promotes weight loss

Drinking this simple golden milk turmeric recipe may be one of the best weight loss strategies. That's mainly because of the primary antioxidant in the spice, curcumin helps in breaking down the fats which in turn speeds up the process of losing weight. Studies suggest that it may also help you mitigate the inflammation associated with obesity and give you a boost in fat burning. Read: 

Helps relieve joint and muscle pain

Cold weather can trigger low-level joint pain or muscle pain. But turmeric scores high in this regard, particularly when it comes to dealing with digestive, skin and joint health - largely due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Turmeric milk recipe is very easy to make. So, replace your calorie-laden beverages with this super drink for a healthy body and mind.