Do you ever wake up feeling tired and a little out of it? Have the activities from the night before put a drain on your body? This is a common problem for most people. The environment we live in will take a toll on the body if we do not treat it right.
Your positive health goals should start first thing in the morning. Before you reach for a cup of coffee, give this turmeric and cayenne pepper tea a try. It is the best way to start out your day right. Cayenne pepper and turmeric are packed full of health benefits that will keep your body working in tip top shape. Putting them in a morning tea is the perfect way to get them working for you.
Turmeric and Cayenne Pepper Health Boosting Tea
(video below)
Ingredients:
- 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 Teaspoon Organic or Raw Honey
- 1 Half Lemon
Directions:
- Add cayenne pepper and turmeric to a ceramic or glass cup.
- Juice half a lemon and add the juice to the cayenne pepper and turmeric.
- Add boiled spring water to desired level.
- Stir in honey and drink once or twice a day.
Here are 5 things that will happen to your body when you start drinking this tea!
#1 Improved Digestive Health
Cayenne pepper is excellent for the digestive tract. To start off, it helps the mouth create more saliva which starts the whole digestive process and it stimulates enzyme production. High levels of enzyme production are necessary for a healthy digestive tract and the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and remove toxins. (
source)
#2 Pain Relief
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is a known anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. This is perfect for those who suffer from chronic pain or an inflammatory disease. Turmeric has been
found to work better than prescription medication without the side effects. This means it is healthy to take over extended periods of time.
#3 Increase Cardiovascular Health
Cayenne Pepper helps to
lower high blood pressure, clear arteries, and reduce bad cholesterol. If you have had heart problems in the past, this is the drink for you. Just a little every morning could be all you need to keep your heart in good working order!
#4 Diabetes Management
Turmeric has been shown to reverse insulin resistance and lower blood glucose levels (
source). This is fantastic news for people who are trying to manage diabetes!
#5 Cancer Fighter
There is some research that suggests that both cayenne pepper and turmeric may be used as a natural cancer fighter. The capsaicin
found in cayenne pepper works to inhibit cancer growth and prevent cancer formations. Curcumin, found in turmeric, has also been
shown to kill cancer cells, stop cancer cell growth, and boost antioxidant levels. Put them together and you have a cancer-fighting duo that can't be beat!
Take a look at the video below to see how to prepare this health-boosting tea!
https://youtu.be/iIZDlu8wLjA
For all these reasons and so many more, give this health-boosting tea a try!
(h/t:
Man Living Naturally)
