Sitting in my house all cozy and warm I can hear the wind howling. Snow is falling and inching its way up the base of the windows and I am in need of a warm, soothing hot beverage.
Ingredients:
3 Lemons juiced
3 inches of fresh ginger grated or finely minced
1/4 cup Honey or Agave Nectar
4 Cups of Spring or Filter Water
Directions:
Lemon is a good source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Iron and Magnesium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium and Copper.In the ancient Ayurvedic texts Lemon is considered an antidepressant, relieves sore throats and respiratory tract infections and is great for digestion
Ginger It is also a good source of Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese. In Ayurveda, Ginger is known for reducing Congestion, Joint Pain and Digestion
Honey is high in Vitamin B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and certain amino acids. The minerals found in honey include calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc. In Ayurveda Honey is praised for its ability to create heat and energy. It is favorable for digestion,and it is considered an all-purpose medicine for all types of diseases.
3 inches of fresh ginger grated or finely minced
1/4 cup Honey or Agave Nectar
4 Cups of Spring or Filter Water
Directions:
Place Lemon, Ginger and Water into saucepan
Cover and bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer covered for about 15 minutes
Strain, add Honey and Serve
Lemon is a good source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Iron and Magnesium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium and Copper.In the ancient Ayurvedic texts Lemon is considered an antidepressant, relieves sore throats and respiratory tract infections and is great for digestion
Ginger It is also a good source of Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese. In Ayurveda, Ginger is known for reducing Congestion, Joint Pain and Digestion
Honey is high in Vitamin B6, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and certain amino acids. The minerals found in honey include calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc. In Ayurveda Honey is praised for its ability to create heat and energy. It is favorable for digestion,and it is considered an all-purpose medicine for all types of diseases.
This is a wonderful beverage to have upon waking or anytime of the day when your energy waining. An excellent choice for a caffeine free pick me up.
Enjoy!
I'll just skip the sweetener and go with the ginger tea! Sounds like a great idea.
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