This secret mixture can ease your digestive system and help you get to sleep faster, and you've probably used it before. It's a turmeric-coconut combination, and it's amazing!
If you do any type of cooking, then you have indeed heard of the spice, turmeric. It's mostly used as the main spice in curry, but what you might not know is that the root of turmeric is used to make medicine.
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According to WebMD, Turmeric is used to treat:
Arthritis
Heartburn
Stomach pain
Diarrhea, intestinal gas
Jaundice
Liver problems
And a slew of other conditions
The effects are so great that in some cultures turmeric is a beverage that is typically drunk before bed.
If you're looking for a way to get a good night's rest while helping out your insides, then the recipes below are for you.
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Here is how to make your own tasty turmeric-coconut beverage:
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (the absorption of turmeric is actually enhanced when combined with black pepper)
1″ piece of ginger sliced
raw honey to sweeten, if desired.
Directions:
In a saucepan add all ingredients (except honey, if using) and whisk to combine
Heat over medium heat until it starts to bubble
Then turn heat down to low and simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld
Strain out the ginger
Add honey and stir
Makes 2 servings, so you can share the love
Here’s how I keep it on hand for ease of use:
In a small jar combine:
3 Tbsp turmeric
2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp powdered ginger
Cover the jar and shake to mix
To use: Mix 1 teaspoon of the powdered mix with 1 cup of coconut milk
Learn how to make your own Turmeric creation from Jason Wrobel, aka J-Wro, a vegan celebrity chef and raw food alchemist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sw6MfSLVxw
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