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As I continue to experiment with keto milkshakes and any type of milkshake that fits the low-carb lifestyle, I’m enjoying myself along the way.
The latest treat was a Turmeric milkshake, and I have to say I was shocked at the taste since it’s not the most appetizing-looking milkshake you can think of.
I’ll try something else tomorrow, but I don’t know what yet.
That aside, let’s talk about the benefits.
Turmeric Milkshake Benefits:
1. Inexpensive ingredients
There are a lot of ingredients compared to let’s say, Keto Chocolate Milkshake, but the ingredients are inexpensive. And you probably have some of the ingredients already.
The list:
- Pinch of salt.
- 2-4 teaspoons of Turmeric
- Pinch of cinnamon (or slightly more).
- 200-300ml of coconut milk (or any low-carb milk).
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin coconut oil.
- 1/4 teaspoon of ginger (I ignored this).
- 2 ice cubes.
- 1-2 teaspoons of sweetener (no more than 3).
- A tiny bit of black pepper to bring out the curcumin inside the Turmeric (optional|).
The only item on the list that costs more than most is coconut oil. But once you have it, it’ll last you a while.
Stevia and other sweeteners that are OK can be used depending on which ones you like best.
2. Good source of vitamin B6
According to the Mayo Clinic:
“Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) is important for normal brain development and for keeping the nervous system and immune system healthy.”
B vitamins can always be found in:
- Fish.
- Seafood.
- Meat.
- Dairy.
If lowering your carbs is important to you, then these sources are the best you’ll get unless you supplement.
3. Tastes a lot better than it looks
source: .timesofindia.com
This is the part that surprised me the most. It’s not like Turmeric by itself is anything to be amazed by (when talking about taste). It’s just something you add to food for its benefits.
But when you put it into a milkshake and have it with coconut milk, coconut oil, or any other alternative, the taste is enhanced in ways you can’t imagine.
Especially when you add sugar to it (meaning sweetener).
It’s even better than adding it to food.
4. A healthy dose of vitamin c
Even years and years before I decided to change my lifestyle and relationship with food, I was never interested in fruits and always saw them as a headache (slicing them up, etc).
Fruits aren’t the only source of vitamin c despite all the marketing hype about it over the years.
Turmeric and other boring ingredients/seasonings have vitamin c as well. Even Crab has vitamin C, which is appropriate for the low-carb lifestyle.
5. Insane amounts of iron
The irony (no pun intended) with Turmeric is it has 230% of your daily iron intake for every 100g. Obviously no one has 100g of turmeric per day.
That’s not the irony though. The irony is if the dose is too high, it can inhibit Iron absorption, which studies have shown.
Keep that in mind when you experiment with Turmeric milkshake. It’s tempting, but don’t overload your drink with Turmeric just because of the benefits it gives you.
6. Full of benefits to fight inflammation
This one is a given, but it’s worth pointing out anyway. Turmeric has done me wonders in dealing with inflammation.
I’ve had inflammation around the heart, back, chest, and left shoulder. Turmeric helped it more than I can measure, but it wasn’t the only thing I used of course.
This is anecdotal, but the science is similar.
According to the Mayo Clinic:
“Turmeric’s main active component — curcumin — is what gives the spice its yellow color. Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties, making it a potential treatment for a number of health conditions, including reduced pain and increased ease of movement in people with osteoarthritis.”
Also, the ginger, black pepper, and Cinnamon only add more benefits with inflammation and other properities.
7. Good amount of calcium
Depending on your country, recommended calcium is around 700mg-1000mg per day. Turmeric, according to the USDA has 18% of the daily needs for calcium.
That’s around 180mg if we judge by 1000mg RDA.
Of course, this is only true if you have a LOT of turmeric. In a realistic scenario, you’ll get maybe 50mg, 20mg, or less, so it works as a good addition to other foods in your diet.
Coconut milk is also a great source of calcium since it’s part of the Turmeric milkshake.
8. Simple, easy, fatty, and dairy free
In the early stages when you’re first making it, you’ll take longer to whip it up. But once you get into the habit, it’s easy.
It takes a few minutes, no more than 5 minutes at most. And if dairy is an issue, you don’t need cream to make it.
Coconut products are all you need or other dairy alternatives.
Plus Turmeric milkshake is a good source of fat since it has plenty of coconut milk and oil, the latter being the best.
9. Loaded with potassium and magnesium
Again, this is per 100g which is an amount you wouldn’t have usually. But it’s still a solid addition to your potassium and magnesium needs.
Especially when you can make it so quickly, drink it down, and benefit without too much effort.
Both potassium and magnesium shouldn’t be underestimated.
I’d know. It helped with first-degree heart block and plays a role in helping heart disease, blood pressure, and more.
Depending on whether you have turmeric powder, seasoning, or the root, the nutritional value will differ. Especially when it comes to carbohydrates.
It has some fibre, too, if you care about that (as far as Keto Turmeric Milkshake benefits).
Add all the other ingredients and you have a good mixture of health benefits across the vitamin complex (A,
B, C D, E, etc).