Honey to turmeric: Add these healthy ingredients to your milk to boost its nutritional value

Milk is regarded as a complete food as it is packed with nutrients which have health benefits for overall well-being. The milk has calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D,  promoting bone health. It is also a source of vitamins, minerals, zinc, thiamine and omega-3 fatty acids that can reduce the risk of diabetes and heart diseases. However, not many like to drink milk, so here are some healthy things that you can mix in your milk to boost its nutritional value.

5 things to mix with your milk

Honey: According to the Mayo Clinic, honey contains mostly sugar, a mix of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, iron, zinc and antioxidants. It also acts as a natural sweetener and mixing one tablespoon of honey in warm milk will enhance its nutritional value.

Turmeric: It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds that can treat various ailments. Having turmeric milk before bed promotes better sleep, strengthen immunity and guard against a variety of diseases.

Cinnamon: It is one of the healthy spice and if added to a warm glass of milk promotes several health benefits. Cinnamon can decrease the enzyme activity that helps in managing cholesterol levels. According to WebMD, an essential oil in cinnamon called cinnamaldehyde can target your fat cells and make them burn more energy, thus promoting weight loss.

Ginger: The combination of ginger and milk has amazing health benefits. It can help in relieving cough, cold and nausea, reduces inflammation and improves digestive functions.

Jaggery: Quit sugar and opt for jaggery as it's healthy and boosts immunity. It increases the amount of nutrients in it, and provides relief from stomach aches and menstrual cramps.