Turmeric Tea

#Dairyfree #Vegetarian #Gluteenfree

With all of the wonderful properties that Turmeric has to offer I have been trying to find ways to add it into my diet.  So far curry was my go to, but curry every night is not a realistic option.  I recently came upon an article for making your own Turmeric tea.  That particular article was a mix of ginger, turmeric and almond milk. Although I do plan to try it, and will report back, I wanted something that was a little quicker to prepare in the morning on my way out the door. This one is so simple, only has 4 ingredients, and is delicious!  A great way to add turmeric to your daily diet!

Ingredients:

• 1/8 tsp Turmeric 
• 1 tsp raw local honey
• Warm water
• Lemon slice

Instructions

1. Combine the Turmeric and Honey in the bottom of the cup to form a paste.  
2. Add warm (don't use boiling water or you will destroy the properties of the raw honey) and stir.
3. Add the juice from a lemon slice. Enjoy!

Why it is good for you:

• Turmeric: Helps to decrease inflammation in the body.  Many of our "Western" diseases, including: heart disease, metabolic syndrome (precursor to diabetes), Alzheimer's and various other degenerative diseases, can cause chronic inflammation in the body. It has also been found to be useful for people who suffer from Arthritis (joint inflammation).  In addition, turmeric is a powerful antioxidant.  Not only does it neutralize free radicals, but it boosts the body's own antioxidant fighting power.   
• Raw Local Honey-Contains antioxidants, vitamins (B6, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and niacin), and minerals (iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and selenium).  Heating the honey can destroy many of these benefits so make sure your water isn't too hot.  Consuming honey local to your area can also be useful in treating seasonal allergies.