Holli Thompson

Ginger Turmeric Tonic —New!

There’s a lot of buzz about turmeric these days.

Touted for its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric supplements are a hot new trend. Try to buy this root fresh when you can find it, or use the organic powdered version that can be purchased in the spice section of your store. (check out my spice tray here)

Ginger root is also anti-inflammatory, and has the added benefit of soothing the stomach, too. (yes, ginger ale that contains real ginger actually does work!)

This DIY tonic combines both of my favorites for a drink that not only tastes great, but cools inflammation before it can begin. It can help to calm joint and muscle aches, and keep you limber; my athlete clients are all over it!

I write about herbs that are beneficial in my book, Discover Your Nutritional Style and both turmeric and ginger get an A+ from me.

In this morning drink, we add black pepper, too. Pepper increases the bio-availability of turmeric, meaning your body will absorb it easier and better.

This recipe was created by a team member here at Nutritional Style, Jenny, who also adds coconut oil to her morning drink, giving it a creamy texture. Healthy fats mean better digestion, skin tone, brain power, and all that good stuff.

Thanks, Jenny!

Ingredients

1-1.5 cup hot water
1 tsp turmeric (½” chopped from the root or powder form)
1 tsp ginger (½” chopped from the root)
1 Tbsp of coconut oil
a pinch of black pepper
¼ lemon squeezed
Honey for taste (optional)

Preparation
Blend in your blender for a delicious way to start your day.

Love this idea? Here’s a video of me preparing a slightly simpler version for The Daily Meal. Healing Ginger Tea