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Amidst the increasing pollution in Delhi-NCR and big cities, keeping the body safe has now become not just a habit but a necessity. Toxic air is continuously increasing problems like difficulty in breathing, cough, fatigue and weakening of immunity.
Air pollution has reached dangerous levels in Delhi-NCR and many big cities. Problems like sore throat, cough, allergy, heartburn and weakening of immunity are increasing rapidly due to poisonous air. In such a situation, it has become very important to keep the immune system strong and keep detoxing the body. People always drink turmeric milk, but if one more thing is added to it – black pepper, then this drink becomes even more powerful. The combination of turmeric and black pepper quickly removes toxins from the body, improves lung capacity and significantly reduces the effects of pollution.
Curcumin present in turmeric is a very strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound, which reduces inflammation in the body and increases immunity. But taking turmeric alone does not provide its full benefits, because curcumin is not easily absorbed in the body. Black pepper comes in handy here, which contains a compound called piperine, which increases the absorption of curcumin by 2000%. That is, turmeric milk gives maximum benefits only when some black pepper is also included in its recipe. This mixture helps in keeping the lungs clean, making breathing easier and reducing irritation caused by particles like PM 2.5.
Toxic air affects the body in many ways – toxic particles accumulate in the lungs, the oxygen level in the blood falls, and immunity begins to weaken. In such a situation, milk with turmeric and black pepper naturally detoxifies the body and protects the respiratory system. This drink is considered extremely beneficial especially for children, elderly people and those who already have allergy or asthma problems. Drinking it regularly before sleeping provides relief from cold and cough and the body goes into repair mode overnight. Additionally, it also reduces fatigue, headache and inflammation caused by pollution.
Know its correct recipe (Turmeric Black Pepper Milk Recipe)
Material:
1 cup hot milk
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch black pepper powder
1 teaspoon honey or jaggery (to taste)
1-2 saffron strands if desired
How to make:
First of all heat the milk lightly. Add turmeric and black pepper to it and mix well. After taking it off the gas, add honey or jaggery to it. Keep in mind that always mix honey in lukewarm milk and not in boiling milk. If you want, you can also add one or two saffron strands for taste and health benefits. Drink this drink 30 minutes before sleeping at night, it reduces swelling in the body and strengthens the immune system.
