Today's topic / recipe is all about colds. Cold and flu season is once again upon us, although it's really hard to believe here in Florida (it's 76 degrees outside right now).
Preventing a cold
I'm sure everyone has their way of preventing a cold, whether it's an obsession with Lysol and antibacterial hand-gels, or popping zinc pills every time a sniffle is witnessed. Personally, I prefer to end my day with a nice hot mug of lemon tea, with honey and cayenne pepper added. Not only is it delicious and soothing, one cup packs a walloping amount of vitamin C and other incredibly beneficial antioxidants. This is undoubtedly "the little mugful that could." All together, the ingredients work together to strengthen your immune system, cleanse your digestive track, reduce inflammation and hydrate your body.
Helping fight a cold
And if you already have a cold? Help your body fight it with this tea each morning and evening. Dayquil, Nyquil and the like help you by lessening and masking the symptoms of a cold - not by fighting it. This tea on the other hand replenishes your body to help you recover more quickly. Naturally. And tastily.
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| This is as simple as it gets! |
I don't know if this can technically be called "tea," being as no tea leaves are involved. Oh well.
Water
Fresh Lemon Juice, preferably organic
Honey, preferably natural
Cayenne Pepper
Heat a mugful of water to a nice hot sipping temperature. Then add in a bit of honey (1-2 t), the juice of half a lemon and a dash of cayenne (easy does it!). Stir together with a spoon until the honey is completely dissolved. Some of the cayenne may float on the top, making your first few sips surprisingly spicy. Don't leave the cayenne out though, it's an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, E, K, B6, Magnesium and Iron.
The honey and the lemon should balance each other. If it's too tangy, add more honey. Too sweet, add more juice.
Enjoy!
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