Comfort Elixir: A Soothing Remedy for Cough and Cold

As the weather shifts and the air turns colder, our immune systems often face a greater challenge, especially when it comes to managing coughs and colds. The key to staying resilient during these seasonal changes lies in nurturing our body with the right nutrients. This comforting elixir, packed with fresh ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and a touch of manuka honey, provides a powerful, natural remedy to soothe the discomforts of a sore throat and congestion. Ginger, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, combined with turmeric and black pepper, works synergistically to support your immune function and ease respiratory discomfort. Manuka honey, with its natural antibacterial benefits, adds a touch of sweetness while promoting healing.

Serves: 1 serving   

Preparation Time: 5 minutes   

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1-inch piece of fresh ginger
½  tsp turmeric powder
A pinch of black pepper powder
½ tbsp manuka honey
2 cups water

Method:

1. Wash and peel the ginger, then thinly slice it.
2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
3. Add the ginger slices, turmeric powder, and a pinch of black pepper to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
4. Allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly.
6. Strain out the ginger pieces and pour the mixture into a cup.
7. Add manuka honey and stir until it dissolves.

YCL Tip

Incorporating this elixir into your routine during colder months can help bolster your immune system naturally and keep you feeling revitalized.

Notes:

• Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and black pepper contains piperine, which enhances the absorption of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric.  
• Manuka honey possesses natural antibacterial properties and contains compounds like methylglyoxal, which can aid in fighting off infections.

Nutritional information per serving 

Total Calories: 24 kcal 
Total Carbohydrates :4g
Total Protein : 1g
Total Fat : 1g 

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