Spicy Lemon Zinger
Anybody who knows me knows how much I LOVE SPICE! I love adding heat to just about any meal and for good reason. Hot spices have been shown to increase circulation in the body, increase digestion and fight off bugs in the system. Spices like cayenne and hot peppers like Jalapeños, Seranos, Habaneros, Chilis and even the infamous Ghost Pepper are among my favourites.
If you are feeling a cold coming on, recovering from a late night or simply feeling a little bit down, this Spicy Lemon Zinger recipe is sure to fire up your engines and get you going again. The lemon is both soothing and purifying, the raw honey is one of mother nature's miracles working within your body on so many levels to bring your health, the ginger is an anti-inflammatory and the cayenne will get your blood pumping and your nose running so you can get rid of any toxins looking for a way out.
Try this any time of year whether you are sick in bed or in need of a 3pm pick-me-up - you'll be amazed!
INGREDIENTS
JUICE OF ONE WHOLE LEMON
ONE KNOB OF GINGER (PEELED)
1/2 - 1 TSP OF CAYENNE
1 TSP OF RAW HONEY
FILTERED WATER
Boil the water, let cool and then stir in the honey until it dissolves (boiling hot water changes honey's chemistry). Add the lemon. Toss in the knob of ginger whole or chopped. Stir in the cayenne and let the whole thing steep for a while. Once the temperature has cooled, enjoy and sip away...
Note: when keeping the knob of ginger whole, you can reuse it for another cup if within the same day.
DID YOU KNOW?
Spicy Foods have many health benefits our bodies crave?
Hot peppers also contain an impressively long list of antioxidants known to help combat an array of disease and body issues.
Studies show that the main compound in chilies is, call capsaicin, has a thermogenic effect on the body and may cause bonus calories to be burned as it has been shown to rev up metabolism.
PLUS - Hot peppers have been shown to lower heart disease risk by decreasing levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol, increasing “good” HDL, and improving circulation.
And for those of you who fear all that spice might burn a hole in your stomach, it turns out the opposite is true. Studies show the capsaicin compound in hot peppers actually kills the H. Pylori bacteria which causes stomach ulcers...protecting you from the ulcers and the many other potentially harmful side effects of this nasty bacteria.