Turmeric Tonic: The Perfect Immune Boosting Drink to Add to Your Morning Routine
One of the key steps in my routine is my immune-boosting, gut-healing, and skin-loving Turmeric Tonic. Over the years my classic Hot Lemon Water somehow evolved into an anti-inflammatory powerhouse I just can’t live without! That might seem a little extreme but nothing sets my day up for success more than my morning routine.
This seven ingredients Turmeric Tonic has amazing benefits for your skin, gut, and overall health. Not to mention that it allows me to gift myself 5-mins of T.L.(Self)C. while I sip on this yummy hot drink.
Below you'll find the 9 Ingredients for my Turmeric Tonic and why they're a must in your kitchen!
Turmeric Powder is a powerful anti-inflammatory high in antioxidants. It's a superfood used traditionally in Indian cuisine that helps combat PMS and pain causing hormones. Turmeric helps reduce age spots, scarring, and hyper-pigmentation while healing psoriasis and eczema.
Black Pepper not only increases your circulation while improving your immune system but it can also heal respiratory issues. If you're using turmeric in a recipe black pepper is a must as it allows your body to more easily absorb nutrients into your bloodstream.
Ginger Root gets your digestive system flowing while soothing inflammation and has been used to combat colds, heartburn, and nausea for centuries.
Cinnamon Powder is a high source of antioxidants, is anti-inflammatory, increases cognitive brain function, fights infections and viruses, and even freshens breath!
Apple Cider Vinegar helps regulate blood sugar levels while enhancing weight loss. It also lowers cholesterol and blood pressure while improving your skin health and relieving acid reflux.
Lemons are high in vitamin C which is great for brightening and evening skin tone. It acts as an anti-bacterial that promotes weight loss, aids in digestion, and freshens breath.
Orange Peel is also extremely high in vitamin C and offers anti-inflammatory benefits that also aids in cleansing your lungs fighting that off respiratory illnesses. It can also boost metabolism, control blood pressure and improve skin appearance.
Green Tea improves brain function, increases fat burning and your metabolism, and is extremely high in antioxidants reducing your risk of certain cancers.
Manuka honey is best known for being anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal and extremely high in antioxidants. It helps with acid reflux, combats staph infections, prevents tooth decay and gingivitis, and also alleviates Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Turmeric Tonic Recipe:
8 oz of Hot Water
1/2 TSP Turmeric Powder
Dash Black Pepper
Dash Cinnamon Powder
1/2 inch of fresh Ginger Root
1 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 Lemon Wedge
1/2 Orange Peel
1 Green Tea Bag
1 TSP Manuka Honey
PRO TIP: Sip your Turmeric Tonic first thing in the morning and on an empty stomach for maximum benefits.
My Turmeric Tonic is the perfect start to your day if you're seeking a drink that is hydrating and that can jumpstart your digestive system. It's also perfect if you feel yourself coming down with a cold or if you have indigestion. It's immune-boosting, gut healing, and anti-inflammatory powers are perfect to drink on an every day basis.
Can't wait to try this recipe or maybe you have a similar one that you enjoy? Let me know in the comments below!
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