This recipe is a perfect daily boost for your immune system with anti- inflammatory properties and digestive aid. Benefits of turmeric. A bright orange root which you can find in dried or powdered form. It will increase the antioxidant capacity in your body, protects you from free radicals and will slow down the aging process. It is also known to help reverse the heart disease process as it helps regulate blood pressure and clotting. It could also prevent the growth of cancerous cells. A natural source of anti-inflammatory properties that helps treat arthritis.

BENEFITS OF GINGER

Ginger is known to have antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties. Improves brain functions, heart health and lower blood sugar. It has been used as an antidote for bloating indigestion and stomach pain, reducing nausea, reduces LDL cholesterol levels and helps fight colds and flu. There are studies that show ginger to be effective as an Ibuprofen, reducing the pain, and it works to fight against infections.

BLACK PEPPER

This ingredient is needed to help absorb the turmeric or curcumin. It takes just four ingredients, a juicer and ten minutes of your time.

Ingredients

140 grams Ginger

120 grams turmeric root of curcumin or you can use it in powder form – 2 teaspoons

2 lemons

¼ teaspoon of black pepper

Honey

Wash the ingredients, or if you prefer peel them, juice the turmeric first, then the ginger, add the juice of the 2 lemons, and then finally add the black pepper.

You can store in a glass container, refrigerate and consume within 5 to 7 days.

-Patricia Chirino Cabrera