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May 23, 2016 Detox

Cozy Turmeric Lemonade for Digestive Relief

By: Ana / 7 / Detox, Drinks, Summer, Vegan, Cozy Turmeric Ginger Lemonade for digestive relief #detox #anti-inflammatory | TheAwesomeGreenPin

Hello to long evenings spent on my terrace, watching the sunset and feeling grateful for everything I have. Summer is officially here, and all the heat and energy accumulated throughout the day needs to be gently dissolved with soothing drinks that remind me of sunlight.

Did you ever think of adding turmeric to a cooling drink? For me, this has always been a warming ingredient, until I decided to add it to my summer lemonades. This root works wonders, because it turned my cooling drink into a soothing and balanced elixir, perfect for preparing my body for a quality sleep.

Comforting turmeric lemonade for easing digestion and reducing inflammation | TheAwesomeGreen.comPin
It’s been a while since my lemonades have turned into something more serious than just water, lemon and honey. Herbal tea, spices, cucumber slices – there are so many nurturing ingredients you can play with that it’s a pity not to experiment a bit.

I brought home a bag of lovely turmeric roots from my trip to Malta, and ever since, I forgot about the powdered version. The fragrance of freshly grated root is livelier in every dish and drink I add it to, and the taste is slightly bitter and blends perfectly with freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Curcumin is the healing treasure hidden in the tiny orange root of turmeric. While everybody knows about its exceptional anti-inflammatory effects, its antioxidant properties are still in the shadows.

Curcumin can reduce the damaging effects of free radicals on cellular DNA and inhibit tumor growth and destroy the mutated cancer cells by enhancing the liver function and natural detoxification processes.

Turmeric and Ginger Lemonade, anti-inflammatory and digestive tonic #detox| TheAwesomeGreen.comPin
For this lemonade, I combined a cooled concoction of turmeric and ginger roots with citrus fruits and fresh aromatic herbs. Citrus fruits are vitamin C superstars, and also contain a unique active compound called limonin, with powerful protective effects against colon cancer.

The ginger-turmeric combination has soothing gastrointestinal effects, easing digestion and preparing the whole system for a repairing sleep. As for the aromatic herbs, crushing them releases their essential oils, with calming effects and a lovely fragrance. I especially like fresh rosemary or mint, but you can also use basil or thyme.

Cozy turmeric lemonade with ginger, lime and herbs #anti-inflammatory #detox | TheAwesomeGreen.com

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Make sure to also check my Detox Water Recipe for Weight Loss , it’s another refreshing drink that can cool you down during hot summer days. Or, if you love turmeric, you can try these Turmeric Balls for a quick way to increase your daily intake, or this Fasting Tea with healing spices (yes, turmeric included!).

If you make any of these recipes don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @theawesomegreen so I can see and share them with the community!

 

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Cozy Turmeric Lemonade for Digestive Relief

Cooling and soothing, this lemonade has healing properties by using turmeric and ginger spices, alongside citrus fruits and fresh aromatic herbs.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: The Awesome Green

Ingredients

  • 2 inch ginger piece peeled and grated
  • 1 turmeric root peeled and grated
  • 5-6 fresh rosemary needles crushed
  • 4 cups purified water
  • 4 organic limes juice only
  • 1 tbsp organic raw honey use maple syrup for the vegan version
  • Pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • Lime slices fresh rosemary springs, to garnish
  • *Optional - ice but I recommend having it at room temperature
  • *The nutrition label is made for all the ingredients including the discarded roots after brewing

Instructions

  • Add 1 cup water in a small sauce pan, add grated turmeric, ginger, rosemary and black pepper, bring to boil over medium heat, then simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
  • Strain to obtain a clear liquid and set it aside to cool.
  • Add the rest of the water in a pitcher, together with the turmeric concoct, honey and lime juice, and mix to combine.
  • Pour evenly into the serving glasses, garnish with fresh rosemary springs and lime slices, and serve.

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  1. Johanna Woodbury says

    May 24, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Don’t you mean lemons instead of limes?

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    • Ana says

      May 24, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      No, I prefer limes to lemons in this lemonade, but you can use lemons, the health properties stay the same 🙂

      Reply
  2. Megan @ Pip and Ebby says

    May 26, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    Turmeric in lemonade…LOVE it! And this does indeed look just like the sunset. Beautiful recipe and photos!

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    • Ana says

      May 26, 2016 at 8:57 pm

      Thank you Megan! I was very excited by the idea of adding turmeric, it turns lemonade into something really interesting – taste and nutrition wise. Happy to discover your blog 🙂

      Reply
  3. Renato Langfeldt says

    September 14, 2016 at 9:43 am

    5 stars
    I cannot get tumeric root, how much powder should I use?

    Reply
    • Ana says

      September 16, 2016 at 9:06 pm

      2 tsp should do the trick 🙂

      Reply

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