- 8 oz full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
- Pinch of black pepper
- Dash of vanilla extract
CINNAMON
& TURMERIC ELIXIR
This
drink boasts the warmth and zest of turmeric paired
with the comforting creamy texture of coconut milk, with a dash of anti-inflammatory
cinnamon. It’s quick and easy to make, so even if you’re already
coming down with something, you can whip this together in about five minutes.
Benefits
- Turmeric lowers inflammation
and kills viral invaders.
- Cinnamon is extremely high in
antioxidants and fights certain infections.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Warm the coconut milk in a
saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to bubble.
Whisk
in the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for one more minute, then pour into a
mug and drink immediately.
CHIA TEA
Black teas have virus fighting properties, Chai tea is a blend of black tea along with several spices and herbs, like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove, and fennel. Enjoy 2-4 cups daily for maximum antioxidant benefits, but be sure to choose decaf if you’re sensitive to caffeine.
Black teas have virus fighting properties, Chai tea is a blend of black tea along with several spices and herbs, like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, clove, and fennel. Enjoy 2-4 cups daily for maximum antioxidant benefits, but be sure to choose decaf if you’re sensitive to caffeine.
Benefits
·
Black tea is antiviral and
contains antioxidants that boost immunity.
·
Cloves have antiviral properties.
·
Cinnamon has antioxidants and
boosts the body’s ability to fight infection.
Ingredients
·
1-2 tea bags of black or chai tea
·
8-12 oz boiled water
·
½ tsp cloves
·
Optional: ½ tsp raw honey
Instructions
1. Brew the tea according to instructions.
2. Sprinkle with the cloves and add a bit of honey for sweetener if
desired.
Lemon is high in vitamin C, which can ease cold symptoms if taken soon enough.
Ingredients
8 oz water
3-4 slices of fresh ginger root
½ lemon
Boil the water in a saucepan and add the ginger root.
Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and discard the ginger root. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice into the ginger tea, pour into a mug and drink warm
GINGER
& LEMON
The
soothing combination of ginger and lemon can settle an uneasy stomach in a
hurry. Bonus: It also provides vitamin C and
antioxidant benefits that can help you stave off those infections in the first
place.
Benefits
Ginger is anti-inflammatory,
antiviral, and fights respiratory infections. Lemon is high in vitamin C, which can ease cold symptoms if taken soon enough.
8 oz water
3-4 slices of fresh ginger root
½ lemon
Instructions
Boil the water in a saucepan and add the ginger root.
Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and discard the ginger root. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice into the ginger tea, pour into a mug and drink warm
