Ginger Healing Detox Tea with Turmeric

There is much fighting in the news lately about the amazing healing properties of turmeric, a free radical antioxidant-rich curry spice, which was celebrated as a defense against cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. When we this tasty recipe for a warming, detoxifying ginger-turmeric tea were we ecstatic: after the holiday season, we thought we could use some detoxing and healing!

Then tried it, and were totally hooked: it is delicious! Ginger and turmeric in combination with citrus and maple syrup to create the perfect blend of healing nutrients. We streamlined the recipe to make ultra-easy to:

INGREDIENTS
2 cups water
1 / 2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 / 2 tsp turmeric, ground
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Juice of 1 / 2 lemon

1. Bring water to a boil, then add powdered herbs. 10 minutes to cook.
2. Strain tea into a cup, add maple syrup and lemon juice combined with constant stirring. Drink warm.
Makes 1 serving.

Spa Cuisine: Peachy Iced Green Tea – Recipe

Drinking green tea can help you lose weight. According to clinical studies conducted by Dr. Abdul Dulloo of the University of Geneva in Switzerland, green tea raises metabolic rate and speeds up the Fettverbrennung. Green tea is also a great improvement in the health immune booster and anti-cancer agent, with flavonoids and polyphenols thought to inhibit the tumor formation.

So, here is our easy-to-make recipe for green tea, but this tastes so good, you’ll never guess how good it is for you! A great, healthy thirst-quencher for hot summer days.
Simple solution:

INGREDIENTS

6 green tea teabags
6 cups cold water
2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
1. Place tea bags in a large teapot or pitcher.
2. Put sliced peaches in a boiling pot of cold water and bring a lively, then pour water and peaches over teabags.
3. Steep for 6 minutes, then add sweetener (maple syrup, honey or Succanat are recommended). Allow tea to cool, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
4. Add a few peach slices in each glass and serve with a spoon, garnished with a sprig of mint if you like.

Even simpler alternative method: Make a pitcher of green tea and add the contents of a can of organic sliced peaches. Chill thoroughly.
Makes 6 servings.