This Cinnamon Turmeric Tea Is An All-Natural Way To Flush Inflammation

Jul 23, 2018

If you're not a tea drinker, you may want to at least try drinking the beverage more often after you learn how beneficial tea can be. Tea is especially good for the body when it contains turmeric and cinnamon, which are used to flush inflammation from the body. When you add these ingredients to green tea, you'll have a drink that packs a nutritional punch and tastes great.

Here are some of the main health perks you can expect to experience from drinking this tea, as well as some instructions for preparing the beverage.

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Green tea is high in polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants. This helps to reduce the effects of free radicals on the body and gives your immune system the power to fight off chronic disease, including cancer. Green tea has also been proven to stabilize glucose levels and prevent the onset of diabetes with regular consumption. The tea cuts down on gut inflammation and can be beneficial for people who suffer from Crohn's disease or irritable bowel syndrome.

Drinking green tea can reduce your risk of heart disease, improve the health of your liver, reduce inflammation all over the body, and boost brain function. You may also want to drink green tea if you want to lower the risk of heart disease or make your weight loss journey a little easier.

These are just some of the reasons why you should drink green tea, and they have all been backed by scientific research. If you still need more convincing, here are some of the ways that turmeric and cinnamon can improve your health, particularly when they are added to green tea.

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Surprisingly, research has concluded that of the 26 most popular spices and herbs in the world, cinnamon is at the top of the list for antioxidant content and medical benefits. Cinnamon is a reliable source of calcium and manganese and reduces inflammation in the body. The spice also improves the function of the brain and lowers your risk of cancer. Cinnamon can make your immune system stronger as well, and is both antifungal and antimicrobial.

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Turmeric is been used since ancient times; the herb is at least 4,000 years old. It can treat several health conditions, including cancer and digestive issues. Turmeric also has the ability to fight infection, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Turmeric is also good for the brain and heart, and because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it can treat symptoms of arthritis.

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Now that you know how good cinnamon turmeric tea is for you, here are some instructions for how to make the tea. Here are the ingredients you'll need:

• 1 to 2 tablespoons of looseleaf green or black tea or a bag of the tea of your choice
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon healthy sweetener (i.e. agave, stevia, honey)
• Lemon slices (optional)

Put the tea, cinnamon, turmeric and sweetener in the bottom of a French press if you're using loose tea. Add hot water to the halfway mark of the French press and allow the tea to steep for at least 3 minutes but up to 5 minutes. Stir the ingredients once and then press.

If you're using a tea bag, heat one cup of water, add the bag to the water and steep for 2-3 minutes before stirring in the remaining ingredients.

Allow the tea a few minutes to cool before adding ice. When the tea is room temperature, pour if in your favorite mug and enjoy! You can add a few lemon slices to the beverage if desired.

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Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!