TURMERIC GEMS for Spring and Winter Spring Delight Smoothie and Immune Boost Elixir - Yummy, Easy and Healthy Turmeric Warming Drink to keep you healthy

The ancient spice Turmeric (Cucuma Longa) is the 'in thing' at the moment for all of it's positive healing powers.  I remember when I studied Naturopathy we were told it was one of the most powerful foods you could eat and we used to trial all sorts of recipes.  It is grown in the Sub Continent and Asia.  Turmeric is an awesome anti inflammatory and since many people have some sort of inflammation in their body at some time it's a great ingredient to add regularly to your food or drinks.  It's a natural antiseptic, anti bacterial, detoxifier, pain killer, improves metabolism, assists in wound healing and is used in treatment for many types of cancer.  The list is endless.

Here is a Spring Smoothie Sensation

Ingredients

1 cup of coconut milk (or almond,rice,oat)

1/2 cup frozen mango chunks

1 fresh banana

1/2 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ginger

1/2 tbs chia seeds

Mix and enjoy!

Here is a yummy warm Turmeric drink you may like to make. 

Immune Boost Elixir

Ingredients

1 cup of Organic Almond, Rice, Oat or Cows Milk

1 Teaspoon Raw Organic Coconut Oil

1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Paste

Local Organic Honey or Rice Syrup to taste

Pinch of Cinnamon

Pinch of Nutmeg

Method

Combine all ingredients into a small saucepan or Thermomix (except honey)

Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly.  The drink should be warm but not too hot.

Add honey/rice syrup and ENJOY!