IGNITE TEA aka My Morning Deliciousness!
The goal of Radiate in 28 (and my morning tonic) is increasing NUTRIENT DENSITY.
Because, according to New York Time best-selling author Dr. Mark Hyman, 92% of us are nutrient deficient which is one of the biggest obstacles to vibrant health today.
Therefore my goal is to FLOOD your body with the precious nutrients from the most nutrient dense food available so that you can feel amazing, lose weight, reduce inflammation, prevent or manage disease or reach your other, not yet mentioned health goal that may be a result of nutrient insufficiency.
So to that aim, I hopped in the kitchen this weekend to see if I could cook up a superfood-rich morning drink that still tastes DELICIOUS. After a little trial and error, I'm proud to say it has happened.
And everyone I've shared it with LOVES it.
Best of all, it's simple and is made from ingredients most of you have in your cupboards.
Here's what you do...
- Heat 16 ounces of filtered water then place in blender. Add:
- 1/2 tsp. organic cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. organic turmeric
- 1/4 tsp. organic cayenne
- A sprinkle of sea salt
- The juice from one whole organic lemon
- 1 TBSP organic extra virgin coconut oil (melted)
- 2 capfuls of Bragg's organic apple cider vinegar
- 3-4 drops of organic liquid stevia
- Blend and Savor!
And if you're like me, there is nothing better than knowing exactly HOW each ingredient improves health!
So here are scientifically-supported reasons I've chosen these special superfoods:
Cinnamon stabilizes blood sugar (which improves energy and mood, slows the aging process and prevents disease)
Turmeric, specifically curcumin, has over 600 benefits for 500 conditions (including Alzheimer's and arthritis) and is one of the most anti-inflammatory substances studied. Because inflammation is at the root of almost every modern day disease, turmeric is an easy way to reduce your risk.
Cayenne has been shown to boost metabolism which AIDS fat loss and improves energy.
Organic apple cider vinegar improves blood sugar balance, alkalinizes the body and improves protein digestion.
Sea salt is supportive to our adrenal glands which help our bodies deal with stress
Lemon juice improves detoxification and alkalinizing
Organic extra virgin coconut oil improve brains health, energy levels and fat burning.
Filtered water hydrates and keep cravings in check
So if you're like me and look forward to a delicious, warm beverage to welcome the fall, use this drink because it tastes like warm apple cider and it will help you put your healthiest foot forward.
Then be sure to share this recipe with those you love so they can experience warm fall deliciousness in a cup, without the HUGE amounts of sugar found in many of the other options!
By the way, Hargrave, I drink between 16-32 ounces each day! More when I am tired or sick
Hope it help! Keep me posted!
Hello everyone!
Sorry for the delay! I tried replying to you all personally, but it didn’t seem to go through! I think the black pepper would be a great idea
I left it out because I thought it would deter people from drinking it due to the taste! But if you can tolerate, go for it!
It’s true, Some stevia (poor quality like Truvia!) can be bad for you, but organic green leaf stevia with no additives has been empirically shown to have benefits (allergies, blood sugar stability)! So always use organic, green leaf, or just organic.
I used stevia rather than honey due to the fact that some people (actually MOST people today) have blood sugar issues. Stevia won’t have much of an effect on blood sugar levels, but raw honey will. So if you’re going to drink it in the morning, or you have weight to lose, or unstable mood or energy levels (or any degree of insulin resistance!) I highly recommend using stevia instead as honey can cause blood sugar swings and cravings. That being said, for some people (like my husband) raw honey helps him sleep and so if you drink it with honey at night it might be okay! Ideally, you should check your blood sugar levels before that, though, just in case! If you want instructions on how to do that just let me know! I just made a video about it!
Please let me know if you have any other questions
Oh, and it tastes like apple cider to me! What does it taste like to you, Jen?
Great stuff. Do we drink all 16 oz. or just 8 oz. a day?
I thought Stevia can be bad for you? And would you please share the answer regarding the honey and black pepper questions.
It does not taste like warm apple cider!
I am also interested in using black pepper and honey.
Can I use raw honey to replace the stevia? I can’t tolerate stevia.
This sounds great but wondering if it should have black pepper to help the body absorb the turmeric?