My Favorite Baby Moon Nut Milk Recipe
As my daughter Zhou, her partner, Rin, and her new grandchild… Bear, enjoy their “Baby Moon,” I have revived one of my favorite MotherBaby recipes for expectant and postpartum mOMs. This beautiful, simple to make, golden nut milk supports the healing and enkindling process.
Ingredients
1 cup blanched raw almonds (Soak raw almonds in pure very hot water, for an hour, squeeze the nuts to slide off the skins, wash well)
5 to 15 pitted dates (Depending upon your sweet tooth and size of dates, check to be sure each date is pit free)
1 to 2 inches of raw fresh turmeric root (Peel and chop, the amount you use depends upon you. If you use dried turmeric ½ tsp will be enough)
1-quart pure drinking water (you may use less water, if you prefer a creamy thick nut milk)
Blend ALL ingredients on high speed in your kitchen blender. Enjoy as a nourishing drink.
The Benefits
Turmeric… a bright golden root, is one of Mother Nature’s most powerful anti-inflammatory, plant medicines. I love turmeric fresh, if you cannot find it fresh (try Asian markets, and available in most wonderful health food stores), you may use it dried, but reduce the amount, as the dried turmeric is concentrated. Turmeric is a true healer of our brains, hearts, and all organs. For the postpartum mother, turmeric is her ally in reducing engorged breasts, and healing the uterus, yoni and lifting her spirits. Also, when taken by the mother, Turmeric helps sooth the gassy belly of breastfeeding baby.
Almond, a magical tree nut, packed with vitamin B2, E, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, and antioxidants. While almonds are highly nutritional, they reduce fat in the body. Almonds help increase intestinal health, remember, healthy gut, healthy mind. Good for our hearts, these humble nuts reduce cholesterol, regulate blood sugar, and support healthy bones.
Dates! In Sanskrit: “Kharjura,” the ancient sweet fruit of the date palm, cooling, and nourishing.Rich in potassium, men find dates a useful remedy for erectile dysfunction, plus increase sperm quality and count. A food for couples wishing to achieve pregnancy. Dates help alleviate diarrhea (due to potassium) and constipation (due to high fiber content). Also full of iron to fight anemia. According to this study consuming dates in the last weeks of pregnancy reduces the need for induction and augmentation of labor.
Results of another study included shorter first phase of labor. Conclusion: Mean cervical dilatation was higher in women consuming date fruit, compared to the non-consuming group. Since date fruit is full of energy and nutrients, it is recommended for pregnant women to help with cervical ripening, particularly in the last weeks of gestation.” Eating 6 dates per day in the last weeks of pregnancy, is surely a snack all pregnant and postpartum mothers may enjoy.