My new morning drink is a homemade detox tea, adapted from a number recommendations and sources. Lemon includes a lot of Vitamin C and helps to fill me up before I eat breakfast. Ginger has a lot of health benefits because it is an anti-inflammatory. According to Healthline, turmeric “may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence,” including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidants, and increase brain function. Black pepper aids digestion, and cinnamon not only adds flavor but carries many health benefits included in the previous ingredients,.
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups of water
Juice of 1 fresh lemon (squeeze juice and place entire lemon in pot)
1 tsp maple syrup (optional: adds a sweet taste)
1 tablespoon peeled and sliced ginger (use fresh ginger if you can)
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tsp cinnamon (adds flavor)
1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Place all ingredients in the pot and heat to a simmer
Strain and drink
You can make large batches and save in the fridge for the next day
