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Natural Anti-Inflammatory Beverages That Support Recovery and Immunity - Simple Drinks With Real Benefits

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh ginger root
  • Fresh turmeric root or ground turmeric
  • Whole black peppercorns (or ground black pepper)
  • Lemon and/or lime
  • Raw honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Green tea (loose leaf or bags) or matcha powder
  • Black tea (optional, for chai-style)
  • Cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon
  • Whole cloves and cardamom pods (optional)
  • Unsweetened tart cherry juice
  • 100% pomegranate juice
  • Frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
  • Plain kefir or unsweetened yogurt (for a probiotic option)
  • Coconut water or filtered water
  • Fresh mint
  • Ground black pepper and a healthy fat source (extra-virgin olive oil, coconut milk, or almond milk) for turmeric absorption

Instructions
 

  • Ginger-Lemon Recovery Tea Slice 1–2 inches of fresh ginger thinly. Add to a pot with 2 cups of water.
  • Simmer 10–15 minutes. Turn off heat, add juice of 1/2 lemon.
  • Sweeten lightly with 1–2 teaspoons honey if desired. Sip warm.
  • Golden Turmeric Latte Warm 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice) in a small pot.
  • Whisk in 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, a pinch of cinnamon, a grind of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger.
  • Simmer 3–5 minutes. Optional: add 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple. Serve warm.
  • Green Tea with Citrus and Mint Brew 1 green tea bag in hot (not boiling) water for 2–3 minutes.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon and a few crushed mint leaves.
  • Enjoy warm, or chill over ice for a refreshing version.
  • Tart Cherry Recovery Cooler Combine 1/2 cup tart cherry juice with 1 cup cold water or coconut water.
  • Add a slice of lime and a pinch of sea salt if you’ve been sweating.
  • Serve over ice after workouts or in the evening.
  • Berry-Pomegranate Antioxidant Blend In a blender, add 1/2 cup pomegranate juice, 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries, and 1/2 cup water.
  • Blend until smooth. Optional: add 2 tablespoons kefir or yogurt for probiotics.
  • Drink immediately or chill for up to a day.
  • Simple Turmeric Shot Mix 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric with a squeeze of lemon, a pinch of black pepper, and 2–3 ounces of water.
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil or a small splash of coconut milk to boost absorption.
  • Stir well and take as a quick shot with food.