This recipe from the American Institute for Cancer Research includes ginger and turmeric, which Carilion Clinic medical oncologist Padmaja Mallidi, M.D., recommends for her patients to reduce inflammation.
In addition to fighting inflammation, the gingerol in fresh ginger has been shown to help with indigestion, nausea and infections.
Bright yellow turmeric contains cancer-fighting compounds called curcuminoids. Turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties are known to improve arthritis symptoms and potentially reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Besides their health benefits, zesty ginger and spicy turmeric pair beautifully with sweet apple cider!
Bonus: You can also try this one iced for a cool summer mocktail! Simply refrigerate and serve over ice instead of serving hot.
- In a small saucepan, combine the cider, ginger, turmeric and lemon peel.
- Heat over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, until a ring of bubbles appears around the edge of the pan.
- Remove from heat, cover pan and steep for 5 minutes.
- Pour hot cider into a mug through a fine tea strainer.
- Serve immediately.
