New year's inspiration from a Kili guide

My boyfriend climbed Mount Kilimanjaro this past June. Today, his guide who lives in an impoverished nation (Tanzania) but is very successful, sent him inspirational messages for 2015. This was the gem -- If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere.

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Keep the peace!

Energize and Cleanse!

Warm up that tea with turmeric, an easy anti-oxidant.

TURMERIC TEA

 

PREP TIME

5 mins

COOK TIME

15 mins

TOTAL TIME

20 mins

 

A warming tea made with turmeric, warming spices, honey, and citrus.

Author: McKel Hill, MS, RD, LDN

Serves: 1-2

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups water
• 1 inch fresh ginger root, minced
• 2 teaspoon ground turmeric (or 1 inch turmeric root)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or 2-3 cinnamon sticks)
• 1 lemongrass tea bag
• 6 peppercorns, optional
• Pinch of sea salt
• TO SERVE: sliced oranges, honey, juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon coconut oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil, add peeled and minced ginger root, turmeric, cinnamon (you may also add cinnamon sticks), peppercorns if desired, sliced oranges, sea salt.
2. Simmer for 10-15 minutes on medium-low heat. Add lemongrass tea bag if using- steep for 3 minutes and then take out.
3. Pour in a tea mug,
4. TO SERVE: add coconut oil, which is optional, honey to taste, and fresh lemon juice. Enjoy hot or warm.

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Ahhhh, pudding!

The graphics below aren't the best but I promise you this recipe is!