© Kaylee Murphy
Immune-Boosting Digestive Tonic
Every year around January or February, my body starts to take a hit from this cold weather (I’m more of a summer person). Sometimes our bodies need a little pick me up to make it through the rest of the winter.
The Benefits
To ramp up my energy, immune system, and digestion, I created this immune-boosting digestive tonic that helps keep me going. It’s a great remedy to use for nausea, bloating, and indigestion.
When Do I Drink It?
I like to sip on it throughout the day, but I especially make sure to have a few sips in the morning on an empty stomach and after each meal.
Adjustments
Depending on your tastebuds, you may want to make some adjustments. Do you like a lot of spice? Add some more ginger or cayenne pepper? Sensitive to spice? Add a little less. Do you have a sweet tooth like me? Add a little more stevia or raw honey. You can play around with the recipe and find the measurements that work for you. The one below is my favorite, so give it a try and let me know what you think! Cheers!
- 4-6 ounces freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice (I use about one large lemon and 1 & ½ large limes)
- About 10 ounces water (you can use less or add more depending on how tart you like it)
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon stevia or raw, local honey (I use Kallas Raw Honey)
- 2-3 pinches cayenne pepper (depending on how much spice you can tolerate)
- Squeeze your fresh lemon and lime juice into a shaker.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and shake well.
- Strain the drink into a jar to get rid of any lemon seeds and the freshly grated ginger for a nice smooth drink. Cover and shake again.
- Refrigerate until chilled.
- Shake each time before drinking to make sure you get all that good spice. Enjoy!
© Kaylee Murphy
Looking for more cold and flu cures? Try my Homemade Thieves Lozenges!
Also, check out the Benefits of Raw Honey from Dr. Axe!
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