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Do this first thing in the morning: Sip a large glass of lemon, ginger and honey tea.
It is such a simple addition to add to your morning routine. It has many benefits, especially during winter. Lemon, ginger and honey tea is recommended to use as a remedy against common colds.
Lemon.
Lemon stimulates the lymphatic system so assists in removing toxins. They are also are high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the digestive tract. Lemon also stimulates the liver to produce bile which optimizes digestion.
Ginger.
Ginger is anti-inflammatory and helps to dissolve mucous. It is warming, so particularly relevant to consume during winter. It enhances blood flow throughout the body by stimulating the heart and circulation. It is also said to encourage the secretion of digestive enzymes.
Raw honey.
It is important to choose raw honey as opposed to supermarket honey which has been heated at high temperatures during processing. Raw honey deserves its very own post (coming soon), but to cut it short, it contains lots of nutrients, as well as amylases which are enzymes that digest carbohydrates. These enzymes are destroyed when processed honey is heated, leaving behind only the sweetness with none of the goodness.
How it's done.
This is insanely easy! I'm sure you don't need them but here is some basic instructions if you feel you need...
1. Finely chop or grate a desert spoon of fresh ginger the night before and have it ready in your tea pot or strainer.
2. Pour over with boiling water and let it sit for a few minutes.
3. Cut a wedge of lemon. Squeeze it into your tea and then drop the wedge in too.
4. Add a small teaspoon of raw honey and stir.
You can add a little cold water if it's a little too hot to drink immediately. Sit quietly and slowly sip your tea, enjoying the stillness of the early morning.
