

Natural Immune-boosting Strategies Featuring Sparkling Ginger Turmeric Lemonade
Ingredients
- 4 inches tumeric fresh
- 2 inches ginger fresh
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 12 oz sparkling water
Instructions
- 1. Peel turmeric and ginger and dice into small pieces. Add to a small saucepan with one cup of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 2. While you wait, juice lemons.
- 3. Strain turmeric/ginger pieces and return liquid to saucepan. Stir in coconut sugar or honey until dissolved.
- 4. Combine sweetened turmeric/ginger liquid with lemon juice and stir well. Pour sparkling water over top.
- 5. Fill glasses with ice, and pour lemonade. Sip, relax, and enjoy.
Blog Contributors
This blog was written with the help of nutrition and dietetic students, Miguelle and Celine.
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