Leading up to Winter, the best thing you can do to help protect your body from infection is to strengthen your immune system naturally with immune-boosting foods, like Ginger!

Why Ginger?

Ginger Root is high in B vitamins and is known to trigger sweating that can eliminate toxins from the body.

Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and therefore, can help reduce muscle soreness after exercise

Ginger is ideal for those suffering from IBS and other digestive concerns. Ginger Root can also quickly help to alleviate indigestion.

Handy Hint: For expecting Mums, Ginger is a natural treatment for various types of nausea and motion sickness.

Ingredients:

1 lemon
Ginger root
Hot water
Honey, to taste
Cinnamon (optional)

Method:

Peel the ginger and slice thinly.

Boil the ginger in water on the stove for at least 10 minutes. For a stronger and tangier tea, allow to boil for 20 minutes or more, and use more slices of ginger. Feel free to add as much ginger and simmer it for as long as you want.

Remove from the stove, pour into your kettle and add lemon, honey and cinnamon to taste.

 

 

*Remember good healthy diet is vital to great health and a strong immune system. A bulk of your diet should be made up of unprocessed, natural foods such as fresh fruits, veggies, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

 

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