Are you looking forward to adding Ashwagandha Latte to your daily diet? If yes, then I must say it is a good choice but you need to know certain things before doing that.
Read this article to learn about the spice more so that you know how to take the most benefit out of this spice.
About Ashwagandha
Also known as the Ginseng of India, Ashwagandha is one of the greatest superfoods of all time. It is also denoted by the name ‘King of Indian Herbs’ or ‘Queen of Indian Herbs’ due to its extremely powerful properties.
Its name is a combination of two Sanskrit words ‘Ashva’ and ‘Gandha’ Here, the first segment of the name, ‘Ashwa’ means horse and the second one, ‘Gandha’ means smell. To simplify it, it means the smell of a horse. Since it smells like one, it is named like that.
The entire plant of Ashwagandha is essential and used in ancient Ayurveda, but the most important one is its roots. These roots are dried and ground to powder or sold in the form of oil to consumers.
You can get the one that is convenient for you but before that, have a look at the benefits of this amazing Indian spice.
Benefits of Ashwagandha
- Rejuvenating
The herb helps to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. You can even use this herb to rejuvenate your body’s detoxification process and your body cells.
- Calming
The herb helps reduce the cortisol hormone in your body making your mind calmer and more peaceful. It will eventually help you reduce your stress and anxiety which will offer you a sound and deeper sleep.
- Muscle Strengthening
The herb is also very beneficial in strengthening your muscles, reducing any kind of inflammation in your body and making it stronger. Along with your motor muscles, this herb helps strengthen your brain too which eventually enhances your mind.
- Reduces Blood Sugar Level
Ashwagandha is also proven to be beneficial in the reduction of blood sugar levels in the body. If you are facing a similar issue, then you must incorporate it into your diet.
- Fertility in Men
The herb is also fruitful in boosting testosterone levels in your body which helps men and women alike. However, in the case of males, it helps increase fertility.
Nutritional Value of Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is rich in multiple nutrients and here is the potential list of all of them:
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Iron
- Zinc
- Copper
- Vitamin B6
- Bioactive Compounds
- Steroidal Lactones Withanolide Glycosides and Withaferins
- Alkaloids
- Acyl Steryl Glycosides
- Saponins
Ashwagandha Latte Recipe
It is really simple to make Ashwagandha Latte and here are a few variants that you should try.
- Ashwagandha Coffee Latte
- Heat half a cup of your favourite milk.
- Brew half a cup of your favourite coffee.
- Add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup flavour, Ashwagandha and sweetener in it.
- Mix it well and serve it hot.
- Ashwagandha Spiced Chai Tea Latte
- Add 2 cups of your favourite milk in a saucepan.
- Crush 3 cloves and half an inch of cinnamon stick.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg, 2 tablespoons of ashwagandha and 2 to 3 teaspoons of sweetener in the milk.
- Add the crushed items to the milk.
- Heat the concoction for 15 minutes and then serve hot.
Conclusion
This was the complete article on Ashwagandha Latte which includes a coffee option and a chai tea latte. Both these spiced lattes will offer you the complete benefits of Ashwagandha and you will see results soon.
Please note that you should take a break from consuming Ashwagandha after three months as it can become addictive for your brain. Besides that, cheers to a healthy life and better living.