I stumbled upon this delicious immunity booster, easy to make drink the other day and knew I had to try it! There’s no reason you couldn’t drink this every single day because it’s packed with vitamin C and cir-cumin (anti-inflammatory); especially when we’re released from our homes here in a few weeks! We will ALL need the extra boost to fight off ALL THE GERMS!
The New York Times: What do turmeric proponents claim as its benefits?
Turmeric is hailed for helping a host of conditions: high cholesterol, hay fever, depression, gingivitis, premenstrual syndrome and even hangovers. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is believed to act as an antiviral, antibacterial and antiparasitic, and has long been used to help with diabetes, pain, rheumatism, osteoarthritis, memory and skin conditions like eczema.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/16/style/self-care/turmeric-benefits.html
TODAY says: What to know about the health benefits of ginger
Gastrointestinal distress – Most people are aware of ginger’s most popular medicinal use —treating a stomach in distress. Ginger enhances gastric emptying, which in turn helps control stomach pain, bloating and gas. It has also been found to be beneficial to help in pregnant women. Regular ginger supplementation isn’t recommended in pregnancy because it’s unknown how it could affect the developing baby. However, pregnant women given 1 gram of ginger per day, in one study, saw a decrease in nausea and vomiting, an anti-nausea effect that can possibly can benefit anyone.
Metabolism – Feeling better with ginger is a plus, even better is that it could help reduce longer-term risk factors. Some international studies have shown ginger can aid in regulating cholesterol, fasting blood glucose and blood pressure. Ginger can also help reduce appetite and one study showed that it may have helped participants with weight loss efforts.
Inflammation – Gingerol also has anti-inflammatory properties, which are being studied for potential cancer treatment and prevention effects, as well. One small study suggested that ginger helped reduce tumor growth, while another study showed reduction in many inflammation markers in the colon, which the authors suggested could reduce colon cancer risk.
Immunity Mocktail Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder (it’s the spice instead of the root)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- sprinkle of pepper
- handful of ice
1. Grab a mixer; can be a blender, nutri bullet, or ninja smoothie blender
2. Add ice (about 6 cubes), orange juice and spices
3. Blend to make creamy smooth
4. Take a pic of mocktail
5. Enjoy!!
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