Natural Immunity Booster
- Happy Brew Kombucha
- Apr 23, 2020
- 2 min read
Your DIY Immunity booster!
With all the craziness that we are experiencing in the Philippines during this lock-down, it is obvious why we are desperately seeking to boost our immunity systems. While many opt for vitamin tablets and pills, what you usually have in your pantry is much more effective!
You are what you eat, and the same goes for drinking too! You don't need to spend a fortune to live healthier. By simply swapping your hard-earned pesos for a little bit of time and effort, you can make significant changes towards a healthier lifestyle.
This turmeric and ginger tea is so easy to make and furthermore, all the ingredients are easily found near you. Turmeric and ginger are fantastic immunity boosters. Both are rich in bio-active compounds with powerful medicinal properties that helps brain activity and is even a possible aid to prevent Alzheimers. (source)
Philippine's easiest turmeric tea recipe
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon freshly grated turmeric. Ground turmeric can be swapped if fresh cannot be found.
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
The juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup of raw honey. Highly recommend to check out our friends at Sierra Madre in Quezon City here
4 teaspoons water
Method:
This is so easy!
Peel and grate the ginger and turmeric. Personally, the easiest way to peel these is by using a teaspoon! Another tip from experience, for grating the turmeric, I highly recommend to wear gloves, as the natural pigment will stain your hands and clothes. Nonetheless, if this happens, do not fret as it can be easily removed by using common household items found here.
Place both in your jar. Add the 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Do not leave this vital ingredient out, as black pepper will help your body absorb all the beneficial nutrients.
Add your lemon juice, zest and 4 teaspoons of water.
Mix it all together and use when needed.
To make the Turmeric and Ginger Tea:
Simply mix 1 teaspoon of your awesome paste with a cup of hot water. Don't use boiling water, let it cool down for a few minutes as the heat will kill off all the natural benefits of the honey. Simply stir and sip!
Too hot for tea?
If you crave something a little more refreshing, you can mix 1 teaspoon of your immunity boosting Turmeric and Ginger paste with a glass of cold-pressed orange juice. Just 1 teaspoon will go a long way as it is potent and rich in flavor!
Want to add probiotics to your immunity booster?
Are you looking to add even more health benefits to this awesome combination? We highly recommend our Pineapple Express kombucha!
You'll get all the health benefits of kombucha, plus it is infused with fresh Filipino pineapple that is loaded with nutrients, fresh turmeric and a nice dose of fresh ginger too!
Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which boasts amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. (source)
Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that has been known to aid digestion and relieve nausea. (source)
Lemon is naturally detoxifying and alkalizing in the body, aids in healthy bowel movements, and boasts plenty of Vitamin C, which boosts the immune system. (source)
High-quality honey is rich in antioxidants and can help to reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure (source)
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