Ginger-Turmeric Tea

Use whole ginger. The turmeric adds healthy anti-inflammatory properties. It will be spicy. 

Serves 1

2 ounce (60 g) piece of ginger root, peeled

4 Tbs. (60 ml) organic lemon juice

2 tsp. (10 g) lemon zest

1/4 tsp. (1 g) each: 

• turmeric root (or 1 tsp./4 g turmeric powder)
• crushed red pepper flakes
• black pepper

1 cinnamon stick or 1/4 tsp. (1 g) cinnamon powder

1 cup (240 ml) boiling water

2 tsp. (10 ml) organic maple syrup

optional: 1 tsp. (5 ml) olive oil or coconut oil

1. Peel and cut the ginger root into pieces and chop in the food processor.

2. Peel and slice the turmeric root into thin slices. (It will stain clothes, etc.) or us eat powder form.

2. Place in a saucepan over medium heat: chopped ginger, turmeric root/powder, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.

3. Pour in the boiling water. Whisk.

4. Simmer for 5 minutes.

5. Strain the mixture into a cup.

SAVE the pulp to add to smoothies, cooked vegetables, or in a curry.

6. Allow to cool slightly.

7. Add the maple syrup and optional olive/coconut oil

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Ginger Tea

It freshens bad breath, helps aches, pains, nausea, and protects your cardiovascular health. Add to the beneficials, it is also an anti-inflammatory. 

Makes 1 cup (240 ml)

1 tsp. (5 g) organic grate ginger

1 cup (240 ml) of water

optionals organic: honey or 1 tsp. (5 ml) lime juice

1. Boil the water.

2. Add the ginger and let it sit or 4-5 minutes.

3 Use a strainer to drain the tea as you pour into the cup.

4. Add honey or lime as desired.

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Blueberry Chia Smoothie

Here is a quick smoothie for breakfast, lunch, or snack. Blueberries are full of nutrients, help lower blood pressure, prevent heat disease, improve memory, aid in exercise recovery, and so much more!

Makes one glass

Use organic produces:

1 frozen banana

1/2 cup (65 g) blueberries

1 Tbs. (15 g) each: chia seeds and nut butter

1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut water 

1/2 cup (120) plain kefir, (dairy-free) milk or yogurt

optional: 

• cinnamon
• hemp seeds

1. Add all the ingredients in a blender, pulse until smooth to your taste.

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Hot Spiced Apple Cider

 What a cold, windy, rainy day. A hot drink will go good now.

Makes 5-6 drinks

4 cups (960 ml) organic apple cider

4 whole black peppercorns

6 or 7 cinnamon sticks

3 whole dried cloves

1 organic orange

1 organic red apple

optionals: 

• good bourbon 
• 1 star anise

A.

1. Place the apple cider, peppercorns, 1 cinnamon stick, cloves, and optional star anise in a medium saucepan.

2. Cut a large peel from the orange and add to the pan.

3. Bring to a boil, lower, and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Strain into a 4-cup (960 ml) glass measuring cup and discard the solids.

B.

1. Pour the hot cider into mugs or heatproof glasses.

2. optional: add 2 Tbs. (30 ml) bourbon to each mug.

3. Cut the orange in half through he stem, slice crosswise thick half-rounds and add 2 slice to each mug.

4. Cut the apple in half through the stem, remove the core, slice crosswise thick half-rounds and add 1 slice to each glass.

5. Serve hot with a cinnamon stick in each mug for stirring.

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