Turmeric Elixir

Time and again I’ve thought about a post workout recovery drink which would provide adequate nutrients to help the body recover.  Many people promote a high protein drink but that only really is a good solution for a very intense, muscle resistant  workout.  In the case of someone who does a combination work out, something like this turmeric elixir I came up with might be a better solution.  It contains coconut water to aid in re-hydration, turmeric to aid in decreased inflammation, ginger to help balance the stomach, and a bit of agave to help replenish depleted carbs.   Try this on for size after one of your workouts and see how you feel!

Turmeric Elixir

Turmeric Elixir

1 1/2 cups raw coconut water

1 cup coconut milk

1 tbsp. coconut oil

1 tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom

1 tsp. ground turmeric

about 5 drops agave

about 5 drops liquid stevia

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients together in a sauce pan and bring to a boil (stir ingredients together multiple times while heating). Reduce the heat to a simmer and let simmer for about 5 minutes.  Take off the stove top and let cool.  You can either then drink the beverage warm and or put it in a mason jar (as you see here), and put it in the fridge to cool down.  Once chilled, drink up and enjoy!  Both variations are great! I find it really depends on the weather as to which one I prefer. (Another option for this drink is to use fresh ginger root and fresh turmeric root, then strain the ingredients out after the heating process is complete.  You also can add 1/8 tsp. holy basil powder for added flavor, manganese and vitamin K.)