Get the easy recipe for this turmeric, lemon and honey drink that actually tastes delicious! This powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant Turmeric Pick-Me-up juice also gives you a boost of energy.
Honey, ginger and lemon with a zing, this refreshing turmeric pick-me-up tonic is full of all things good for me! It’s bright, sunshiny colour is a mood-booster for me, too. Just consider all the benefits of this tonic!
Health benefits of Turmeric Pick-Me-Up
Turmeric, for starters. It’s a powerful anti-inflammatory. Even more important, it contains curcumin, the yellow-orange pigment in turmeric that has been found to benefit those who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s, and rheumatoid arthritis. It’s even suspected to offer protection from certain cancers and may help to lower cholesterol.
Ginger is a natural aid to digestion with anti-inflammatory properties. Coconut water provides an incredible source of electrolytes like potassium and sodium, lemon gives us Vitamin C, and honey is rich in minerals.
‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry!
We returned from our vacation in the sun and promptly threw ourselves headlong into holiday preparations. After catching up on the sleep we lost due to our red-eye flight home (one of those lovely head-bobbing sleeps) we headed out and cut down our Christmas tree, decorated it, made our home look Christmasy, put up the outdoor lights, re-acquainted ourselves with the rest of our family and sampled these decadent Cranberry White Chocolate Macaroons.
Enjoying my favourite holiday foods is just one of the things I look forward to at this time of year. Butter tarts, biscotti, coconut crisps, gingerbread . . . the list goes on . . . but so will the pounds and my immune system will take a beating. This year, I’m determined to stay healthy, despite indulging. And this Turmeric Pick-Me-Up drink is one way to do so.
Be sure to include the black pepper in this turmeric tonic as it is necessary to allow your body to utilize all the benefits of curcumin.
I love this juice in late afternoon when my energy level is lagging, but the turmeric drink I often make in the evening is this Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk.
This “Golden Milk” is a sleep-inducer. If I ever have trouble sleeping, a mug of this warm sweet milk made with almond milk (or your choice of milk) and turmeric works wonders for me.
So go ahead and enjoy your favourite snacks this holiday season, but consider this gentle way to detoxify and boost your immune system, too.
Turmeric stains!
If you find it has stained your countertop or your blender container, I’ve found rubbing the area with a small amount of vegetable oil, followed by a general scrub with your usual cleanser will remove the stain. I also drink this turmeric tonic with a straw to avoid discolouring my teeth!
Turmeric Pick-Me-Up
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled (or 1 tsp. ground ginger)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- pinch of sea salt
- pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Strain if desired.
- Serve with a stir stick and a straw. Add ice to make a refreshing cold drink.
Nutrition
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Cindy says
I love this Pick me up drink! Can I drink this every day? And occasionally also have the Warm Cinnamon Drink in the evening? I wasn’t sure if you could get too much. Thanks for your answer.
Flavour & Savour says
I’m not a health professional so I can’t advise you on health concerns, but the amounts of spices in each drink are small, so I can’t see that it would be a problem. So glad you like these drinks!
Catherine says
I love your turmeric recipes.! I came to the stains removal paragraph and wanted to let you know of a tip. I prepare my turmeric drinks on a metal tray and if it happens to get stained, I just leave it in the sun. The stain will disappear. Also, turmeric is supposed to be good for teeth whitening : I don’t know if that is proven to work, but from private experience, I know that it won’t turn your teeth yellow. 🙂
Flavour & Savour says
Hi Catherine,
Thanks so much for your tips! Good to know. I appreciate you sharing them with the rest of us!
Claudia says
What is the equivalent amount for powdered ginger in this recipe?
Flavour & Savour says
Hi Claudia,
Great question–I would use 1 tsp of ground ginger to replace the fresh. I’ve added that to the recipe, as others might be wondering too!
Jimmy says
Thanks for sharing, but I’m confused, does it help ‘induce’ sleep or is it a pick me up? Article states it’s both 🤔
Flavour & Savour says
Hi Jimmy,
I can see how you may have been confused. In my post, I make a reference to a different recipe on my site for Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk which many of my readers have found to be soothing at bed time. From what I’ve read, I’ve learned that turmeric reduces inflammation, it boosts immunity, and it can soothe digestive problems you might be having. It also acts as a liver detox. All these things may help you to have a more restful sleep. When combined with warm milk, it may help you sleep.
Jimmy says
That makes sense. Thank you for clarifying.
Yolanda says
Can I use regular water? I don’t have coconut water at this moment.
Flavour & Savour says
Sure! It won’t have the same nutrients but it will still be a healthy option and will taste good. Thanks for your question!