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    Home » Paleo » Turmeric Pick-Me-Up

    Turmeric Pick-Me-Up

    Published: Dec 7, 2014 · Modified: Apr 7, 2020 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 13 Comments

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    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.

    Turmeric Pick-Me-Up in a glass with fresh lemon slices
    Honey, ginger and lemon with a zing, this refreshing turmeric pick-me-up tonic is full of all things good for you! It's bright, sunshiny colour is a mood-booster, 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.

    Turmeric Pick-Me-Up.

    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.

    If you like ginger and lemon, check my recipe for How to Make Lemon Ginger Tea. It's a soothing anti-inflammatory tea, full of antioxidants. It's perfect for summer sipping and for cold and 'flu season, too!

    This Turmeric Pick-Me-Up is a healthy drink made with coconut water, honey, ginger, and lemon. This turmeric tonic will give you a boost of energy. |www.flavourandsavour.com

    Ingredients

    • coconut water
    • fresh ginger
    • turmeric powder
    • lemon juice
    • honey
    • salt
    • black pepper

    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.

    Blend all ingredients in a blender. Add ice for a refreshing

    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.

    Turmeric Pick-Me-Up, as delicious and healthy as this favourite 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.

    How to remove turmeric stains

    Has  turmeric stained your countertop or your blender container? 

    Rub the area with a small amount of vegetable oil, followed with a general scrub with your usual cleanser to remove the stain. I also drink this turmeric tonic with a straw to avoid discolouring my teeth!

    Turmeric Pick-Me-Up |www.flavourandsavour Stay healthy this season! #anti-inflammatory

    Enjoy this gentle way to detoxify and boost your immune system!

    Turmeric Pick-Me-Up.

    Turmeric Pick-Me-Up

    This turmeric juice is a powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant drink that also acts as a pick-me-up, giving you a boost of energy.
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    Course: Drinks and Smoothies
    Cuisine: Canadian, American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

    blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup coconut water
    • 1 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled (or 1 tsp. ground ginger)
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon 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

    Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin C: 29.4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Laura

      May 19, 2021 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! Such a perfect way to keep drinking turmeric in the warmer months

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 19, 2021 at 9:38 pm

        Agreed!

        Reply
    2. Yolanda

      November 05, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      Can I use regular water? I don’t have coconut water at this moment.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 05, 2018 at 12:47 pm

        Sure! It won’t have the same nutrients but it will still be a healthy option and will taste good. Thanks for your question!

        Reply
    3. Jimmy

      October 27, 2018 at 9:32 am

      Thanks for sharing, but I’m confused, does it help ‘induce’ sleep or is it a pick me up? Article states it’s both 🤔

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        October 27, 2018 at 10:02 am

        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.

        Reply
        • Jimmy

          October 27, 2018 at 8:38 pm

          That makes sense. Thank you for clarifying.

    4. Claudia

      April 08, 2018 at 9:36 am

      What is the equivalent amount for powdered ginger in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        April 08, 2018 at 3:18 pm

        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!

        Reply
    5. Catherine

      March 21, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      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. 🙂

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 21, 2018 at 7:29 pm

        Hi Catherine,
        Thanks so much for your tips! Good to know. I appreciate you sharing them with the rest of us!

        Reply
    6. Cindy

      November 21, 2017 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 21, 2017 at 10:32 am

        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!

        Reply

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