Immune Boosters

• 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

1. 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.

 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.

·        Ginger also reduces inflammation and helps the body deal with respiratory infections.  

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.

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.

Ingredients
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

Skinny Moscow Mule

Skinny Moscow Mule

This is a delicious drink you can drink any time of the year, when you are having family or friends over this is my go to Moscow Mule- it doesn’t need the vodka if you don’t touch alcohol, the combination of the ginger and lime flavor is oh so good.

Ingredients

• 2 cups sparkling ginger-flavored soda water
• 1 cup vodka
• 1 cup chilled green tea
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger

• 4 slices peeled fresh ginger
• 4 thin lime slices
• ice
• fresh mint leaves
  
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Directions

1. In a large 1 gallon jugs pour in the vodka, green tea, and lime juice with grated and peeled ginger. Stir thoroughly.

2. Pour over ice and top with ginger-flavored soda water.

3. Garnish with some fresh mint leaves as garnish.

Check out the Health Benefits of Limes and Lemons HERE

Dash Diet Infused Water

Dash Diet Water Infusion is very popular because it has proven to help reduce weight because it raises your metabolism , it fills you up and flushes out your system, so make a jug of dash diet infused water in the evening and keep in in the fridge for the next day.

Here are some tasty combinations, depending on what you like try some of these combinations.


For digestion or headaches - Green Tea + Mint + Lime

For Blood Sugar support and digestion  - Cucumber + Kiwi + Strawberries

For Hydration and Appetite Control - Lime + Lemon + Cucumber

For Immune defense, digestion or heartburn- Lemon + Lime + Orange

Some other combinations that just taste good are:

Lemon + Mint + Cucumber

Berries + Basil

Watermelon + Kiwi + Strawberries

Raspberries + Lemon

Apple + Cinnamon

Tangerine  + Strawberry

Mango + Ginger

Plain ole Lemon water

Water is such an important part of our daily diet, sometimes it can be a little bland, but here are some ways to make it taste a little more refreshing.

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The Benefits of Infused Water

Besides tasting great and having zero calories, a water detox has many additional health benefits, including:

• Improves your mood.
• Flushes toxins from your system.
• Fills you up so you don’t eat as much junk.
• Naturally helps your body release fat cells for water weight loss.
• Keeps food moving through your system.
• Keeps your organs healthy while you’re sweating.
• Reduces muscle fatigue while working out.
• Helps you recuperate faster from a workout.
• Keeps you from feeling groggy in the afternoon.

Another great idea to use your Dash Diet infused water is to freeze it.

Here are some great recipes with lemon and limes in them.

Lemon Pineapple Ice Pops

Avocado Lime Pops