Description
Simple turmeric drink with lemon, cinnamon, and black pepper for digestion and weight support.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm filtered water (not boiling, around 120°F)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (or 1 teaspoon freshly grated turmeric root)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated ginger)
- 1 pinch black pepper (boosts curcumin absorption)
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon raw honey or monk fruit (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for digestion)
Instructions
- Warm the Water: Gently heat the water without boiling to preserve nutrients.
- Mix Spices: Add turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper. Stir or whisk until blended.
- Add Lemon and Sweetener: Mix in lemon juice and honey or monk fruit and stir again.
- Optional Vinegar: Add apple cider vinegar last if using to preserve its enzymes.
- Serve: Sip slowly while warm, stirring occasionally to avoid spice settling.
Notes
- Use coconut oil if avoiding black pepper for absorption.
- Adjust sweetener to taste or omit for fasting periods.
- Not recommended on an empty stomach for those with acid sensitivity.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg