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Immune Boosting Winter Drink

Cold and flu season is upon us as we make our way into the winter. Now is a great time to start picking up some healthy habits that will boost your immune system. Many of us drink apple cider vinegar when we are sick however, it is beneficial to consume ACV as part of a daily regimen to help prevent illness. I am sharing a yummy and easy to make Immune Boosting Winter Drink with ACV that you can consume daily.

This simple warm winter drink will give you a health boost providing powerful antioxidants that help fight oxidative stress. Yes please sign me up! My Immune Boosting Winter Drink combines ginger, cinnamon and raw local honey. These ingredients help the body fight inflammation and provide antibacterial properties keeping your immune system stronger.

Apple Cider Vinegar is a digestive aid that contributes to a healthier gut by neutralizing stomach acid and promoting good gut bacteria. Did know the gut microbiome influences your overall health? If you want to read more on this, check out this interesting article from Healthline.

So, get your gut healthier, help your body fight oxidative stress and fight off unwanted bacteria by drinking this Immune Boosting Winter Drink daily.

Just slice organic ginger and boil the pieces in water with a cinnamon stick for 15 minutes. If you don’t have a cinnamon stick don’t worry  you can sprinkle in some organic cinnamon powder after the drink is done boiling.

You will notice that pieces of the ginger break off into the boiled water. Grab a strainer and strain out these pieces along with the slices of ginger and the cinnamon stick.

Next add 1 tablespoon of Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar with mother and 1 teaspoon of raw, local honey. Give this drink a stir to combine and enjoy the yummy taste and soak in the health benefits!

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Immune Boosting Winter Drink

Prep Time 17 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1.5 Cups Water
  • 8 Slices Organic Ginger
  • 1 Stick Cinnamon or a few dashes cinnamon powder
  • 1 TB Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (with mother) I recommend Bragg
  • 1 Tsp Raw Local Honey

Instructions

  1. Fill a pan with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil

  2. Add the ginger slices and a cinnamon stick. Boil for 15 minutes. (If you are using cinnamon powder add it at the end)

  3. Remove the pan from the stove and strain the liquid into a mug

  4. Add honey and apple cider vinegar

  5. Stir to combine

Give this recipe a try and let me know how you enjoy it in the comments!

 

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