Fresh Turmeric Tonic

This Fresh Turmeric Tonic is a vibrant and refreshing drink packed with the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric and ginger. Its sweetened with maple syrup or agave nectar and balanced with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh turmeric, peeled and grated
• 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Pinch of black pepper

Instructions:

Set the water in a small saucepan on low heat

Put grated turmeric and ginger into the water that is already simmering

Give it five minutes to steep

Pour the liquid through a strainer into a mug or jar

Add lemon juice, a pinch of black pepper, and either maple syrup or agave nectar

You can eat it hot or let it cool down and serve it over ice