Found this article on whole milk. It's about time milk stops getting a bad rap, and it should be added that refrigerated milk is also in an unnatural state. The best way to take milk is to boil it first, with a little natural sugar (or a little honey after boiling). Boiled milk becomes light and is easiest to digest, and the sweetener slows down digestion to aid absorption. Also Indians are famous for adding varieties of condiments to their hot milk for further health benefits (or according to any ailments to aid in healing power). A favorite in our house is ground cardamom powder.
To derive the many benefits of taking milk, therefore, there's a whole science to discover from the Ayurveda which also calls milk an elixir, an all around healthy food that aids in the development of one's spiritual consciousness.
INGREDIENTS:
4 c whole fresh milk, preferably unpasteurized
2 T sugar
1/4 t cardamom powder
1 heaping T of sweetened whipped cream(opt.)
PREPARATION:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil three times.
2. Garnish with a dab of whipped cream.
VARIATIONS: There are many. A favorite is to add 2-3 t carob powder per cup of milk (and a little more sweetener if desired). Whip the carob with a little milk smooth in a blender first, then add it to the remaining milk in the pot along with sugar. Makes a fantastic breakfast drink on a cold morning. Other additions to experiment with include dates, ground roasted cashews and coconut flakes.
To derive the many benefits of taking milk, therefore, there's a whole science to discover from the Ayurveda which also calls milk an elixir, an all around healthy food that aids in the development of one's spiritual consciousness.
INGREDIENTS:
4 c whole fresh milk, preferably unpasteurized
2 T sugar
1/4 t cardamom powder
1 heaping T of sweetened whipped cream(opt.)
PREPARATION:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil three times.
2. Garnish with a dab of whipped cream.
VARIATIONS: There are many. A favorite is to add 2-3 t carob powder per cup of milk (and a little more sweetener if desired). Whip the carob with a little milk smooth in a blender first, then add it to the remaining milk in the pot along with sugar. Makes a fantastic breakfast drink on a cold morning. Other additions to experiment with include dates, ground roasted cashews and coconut flakes.