An Anti-Inflammatory Elixir to Drink Every Morning
By Claire Georgiou, Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND
It is highly recommended to start your day with lemon and water on an empty stomach to improve digestion, liver function and to benefit form its wonderful anti-inflammatory properties. Here’s more on why you should start your day with lemon and water. We also suggest adding ginger as an option. It is delicious. Here is another old favorite recipe which adds a healthy punch with Turmeric and limes Check it out!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 ml) warm/hot water
- 1-2 tsp honey
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 in (2.5 cm) piece of fresh turmeric, sliced or grated
- 1 in (2.5 cm) piece of fresh ginger, sliced or grated
Directions
- Boil the water.
- Pour into a cup or 2 as much room temperature water and boiled water to your desired temperature to make up 2 cups. (Some people prefer hot while others prefer warm).
- Mix in the lemon and lime juice with the sliced or grated ginger and turmeric.
- Let it steep for 5-10mins then Enjoy! You can let this sit over night to get even more out of the ginger and turmeric.
Servings: 2
Serving Size: 8 oz (250 ml)